In Pictures: Deadly fire tears through New Delhi building
More than 40 people were rescued after a fire tore through a hotel building in Delhi
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Emergency 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.
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Local residents rescue a foreign national from a hotel engulfed by fire in New Delhi, India, on June 3, 2026.
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Dramatic 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.
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A girl reacts after being rescued from a hotel fire in New Delhi.
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A foreign national woman shouts for help from a hotel window as a fire engulfs the building in New Delhi.
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Officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.
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Reports indicated that some of the victims were foreign nationals visiting India for medical treatment and staying in the area.
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A family of foreign nationals hangs from a hotel window as fire engulfs the building in New Delhi, India, on June 3, 2026.
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Locals and bystanders watch as firefighters battle a hotel fire in New Delhi, India, on June 3, 2026. Emergency crews worked to contain the blaze and rescue people trapped inside the building.
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President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed grief over the tragic Malviya Nagar fire incident, in which 21 people have lost their lives so far, and dozens are injured. She offered condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
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