Massive fire breaks out at Delhi hotel, at least 21 killed

At least 21 people have died in a fire at a hotel in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar this morning.

According to the police, they received the news of the fire incident at Flourish Stay B&B at 8:48 am and immediately launched rescue, evacuation and relief operations, reports NDTV.

The fire has been extinguished with the assistance of eight fire engines. More than 40 persons have been rescued and shifted to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. Rescue and search operations are still underway.

According to the Delhi Police, the hotel had only a single entry and exit point. The police will register a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.