Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePeople rescue a man from a hotel fire in Delhi, India (AP)At least 21 people have died in a fire that engulfed the Lemon Green Restaurant and an attached hotel in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, on Wednesday morning. Around 40 individuals were rescued from the blaze, with many rushed to hospitals for treatment, some suffering from severe burns. The fire, which started around 9.45 am, is believed to have originated in the restaurant, though the exact cause is still under investigation. Local reports indicate that some of the victims were foreign nationals, with one former lawmaker claiming they were primarily South African. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences and announced financial assistance of Rs 200,000 (£1,550) for the families of those who died. In fullAt least 21 dead in major fire at restaurant and hotel in DelhiThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Huge fire engulfs restaurant in Delhi as 21 are killed and dozens injured
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePeople rescue a man from a hotel fire in Delhi, India (AP)At least 21 people have died in a fire that engulfed the Lemon Green Restaurant and an attached hotel in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, on Wednesday morning. Around 40 individuals were rescued from the blaze, with many rushed to hospitals for treatment, some suffering from severe burns. The fire, which started around 9.45 am, is believed to have originated in the restaurant, though the exact cause is still under investigation. Local reports indicate that some of the victims were foreign nationals, with one former lawmaker claiming they were primarily South African. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences and announced financial assistance of Rs 200,000 (£1,550) for the families of those who died. In fullAt least 21 dead in major fire at restaurant and hotel in DelhiThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
