New Delhi: At least 10 people were killed and several 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 basement of the Lemon Green Restaurant, following which multiple fire tenders were rushed to the area.
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 five-storey building. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
A video showed some people jumping to the ground from the burning building to escape the fire.
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.
Most of the guests in the hotel were reportedly sleeping when the fire broke out.
Restaurant Chef Recalls Fire Horror
Kesar Singh, a chef working at the hotel’s restaurant, described the terrifying ordeal. He recounted that it was around 8:00 am when he attempted to switch on an electric stove, causing flames to suddenly flare up.
He soon realised that a fire had already engulfed the hotel.
“I immediately alerted my assistant that the hotel was on fire,” he said.
“When I stepped outside, I saw that the entire hotel was on fire. I somehow managed to escape,” Negi said.
