National 03 Jun, 2026

9 Africans, 2 Turkmenistanis among dead in Delhi's Malviya Nagar fire tragedy

Business To Business, New Delhi, 3^rd June, 2026:   The death toll in the fire incident at the Flourish Stay B&B in south Delhi has risen to 21, according to official data.
Casualties and impact

• Total deaths: 21
  • 11 foreign nationals
  • 10 Indian nationals
• Injured: 16
• Critical condition: 19 people
• Total affected: 58 individuals

The fire broke out in the Hauz Rani area on Tuesday, triggering a large-scale emergency response. Victims include guests and staff at the accommodation facility, with several sustaining severe burn injuries and smoke inhalation.
Emergency response
The Delhi Fire Service and other emergency agencies carried out rescue operations and shifted the injured to nearby hospitals. Medical teams continue to treat critically injured patients, many of whom remain under intensive care.
Ongoing situation
Families of victims have been waiting outside hospitals as authorities work to identify the deceased and provide updates on the condition of the injured. The scale of foreign nationals among the dead has also drawn additional attention, with further details expected regarding their identities and countries of origin.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. Officials are expected to examine fire safety compliance at the facility, including emergency exits, alarm systems, and evacuation procedures, to determine how the blaze spread so rapidly and led to such a high casualty count.