More than 40 people were rescued after a fire tore through a hotel building in DelhiLast updated: June 03, 2026 | 13:312 MIN READA devastating fire swept through a mixed-use building in New Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people and injuring several others. The building housed a restaurant on the ground floor and a hotel on the upper floors and was located in one of the capital's most densely populated neighborhoods.AP1/10Emergency crews responded with eight fire engines and battled the blaze for several hours before bringing it under control. Authorities said more than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.AP2/10Local residents rescue a foreign national from a hotel engulfed by fire in New Delhi, India, on June 3, 2026.AP3/10Dramatic scenes unfolded as thick smoke engulfed the building, with some occupants seen calling for help from windows while firefighters worked to reach those trapped inside. Local residents also joined rescue efforts, helping evacuate people and carry the injured to safety.AP4/10A girl reacts after being rescued from a hotel fire in New Delhi.AP5/10A foreign national woman shouts for help from a hotel window as a fire engulfs the building in New Delhi.AP6/10Officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire. AP7/10Reports indicated that some of the victims were foreign nationals visiting India for medical treatment and staying in the area.