20 Killed In Massive Fire At Delhi Restaurant

New Delhi ( Pallavi Srivastava) : At least 20 people were killed and dozens others rescued after a fire broke out at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar this morning. The fire broke out around 8.50 am in the restaurant of the Micasa Inn hotel, which was located in the basement of the five-storey building.

An official said that two water engines, two water bowsers, a quick-response vehicle and other firefighting units were sent after they received the distress call.

It is believed that around 40 people were in the building at the time of the incident. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

Located within the narrow lanes of Hauz Rani, the hotel featured a restaurant in its basement. According to local residents, the hotel comprised approximately 25 rooms and was accommodating around 40 guests, most of whom were foreign nationals who had travelled to the country for medical treatment.