A fire broke out in a building in the Malviya Nagar neighborhood, in the southern region of Nova Déli. The fire left 21 dead and 40 injured this Wednesday, June 3. Equipes firefighters worked with eight vehicles at the scene. Mais of 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals.
The building had a restaurant on the ground floor and residential units on the upper floors. Muitos of the injured and dead were foreigners who sought medical treatment at Índia. Imagens from the scene showed dense smoke coming from the structure and residents helping with the initial rescue.
Bombeiros controls flames after operation with eight vehicles
Firefighters took time to contain the fire. Eles rescued 37 people directly from the building. The operation involved support from residents who removed injured people and people trapped in the upper parts.
- The fire started around 8:50 a.m. in the basement, according to initial reports.
- Thick smoke complicated access to the upper floors.
- Oito fire engines were mobilized for combat.
- Equipes doctors from nearby hospitals treated the victims at the scene.
- Délhi police registered a case of culpable homicide.
Authorities are still investigating the security conditions of the building. Relatos indicate that the location operated with more rooms than the licensee. Havia only one main input and output.
Vítimas include foreigners seeking medical treatment
Muitas of the victims were from countries such as Nigéria, Libéria, Moçambique and Bangladesh. Elas were staying at a location close to a large hospital in the region. The building operated as a bed and breakfast and restaurant.
Dense smoke and fast-moving flames made evacuation difficult. Bombeiros and police worked side by side with civilians to evacuate people. Alguns seriously injured remain on assisted ventilation in hospitals.
Narendra Modi announces financial assistance to families
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences for the deaths. Ele announced a payment of 200,000 rupees, equivalent to around R$10,400, to each victim’s family. Outros R$2,600 will be allocated to the injured.
Modi’s office highlighted that the authorities provide all possible assistance. Délhi police continue to investigate the exact circumstances of the fire. Peritos analyze the location to determine the origin of the flames.
Causa of the fire remains without official definition
The preliminary investigation has not yet identified what caused the fire. Hipóteses initials mention possible cylinder explosion in the restaurant. Technical teams collect evidence in the building.
The tragedy occurs in a city with a history of fires in old structures and safety lapses. Autoridades sites reinforce the need for more rigorous inspections of commercial and hotel establishments in the region.