At Least 21 Killed In Major Fire At Lemon Green Restaurant In Delhi's Malviya Nagar
New Delhi: In a major tragedy, a massive fire broke out at Lemon Green Restaurant in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, killing at least 21 people and injuring many others this morning, June 3, NDTV reported. The injured people have been shifted to nearby hospitals, as rescue and emergency response operations continue.
The fire broke out at around 8.50 am in the basement of the hotel. As per reports, there were at least 40 people in the five-storey building at the time of the incident. Horrific videos show several people jumping to the ground from the burning building.
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According to a DFS official, multiple firefighting units, including two water tenders, two water bowsers, a quick response vehicle and other fire engines, were rushed to the spot after authorities received a distress call.
Fire personnel entered the smoke-filled basement and managed to evacuate three people trapped inside during the rescue mission.
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As per the preliminary report, the fire may have originated from a restaurant operating on the building’s ground floor, though the exact cause remains unknown. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact reason for the incident.
