At least 21 people lost their lives and dozens sustained injuries after a major fire broke out at a restaurant in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning. Officials said more than 40 people have been rescued and shifted to hospitals, with several reported to be in critical condition.
According to police, information about the incident at Flourish Stay B&B was received at around 8:48 am, following which firefighting teams were immediately dispatched to the spot. Officials said some people attempted to jump from the upper floors of the building in an effort to escape the flames.
Rescue and search operations are still underway, while the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the loss of lives as “tragic” and announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured.
The loss of lives due to a fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi is tragic. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 3, 2026
Rahul Gandhi said, “The news of the deaths of several people in the fire in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, is extremely heartbreaking.”
दिल्ली के मालवीय नगर में आग लगने से कई लोगों की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है।
सभी शोकाकुल परिजनों को मैं अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करता हूं। सभी कांग्रेस कार्यकर्ताओं से आग्रह है कि वो राहत और बचाव कार्य में हर संभव योगदान दें।
घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की आशा करता हूं।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 3, 2026
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta wrote, “Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the devastating fire incident in Malviya Nagar.”
Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the devastating fire incident in Malviya Nagar.
My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured and for strength & courage to all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.…
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) June 3, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “My heart is deeply grieved by the fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi.”
दिल्ली के मालवीय नगर में आग लगने की घटना से मन अत्यंत व्यथित है। स्थानीय प्रशासन राहत एवं बचाव कार्य में जुटा हुआ है। इस हृदयविदारक घटना में जिन लोगों ने अपने परिजनों को खोया है, मेरी संवेदनाएँ उनके साथ हैं। ईश्वर शोकाकुल परिवारों को यह दु:ख सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करें। घायलों को…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 3, 2026
