Delhi Fire Update: A massive fire broke out at a restaurant located in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, claiming the lives of 21 people so far. The blaze was so fierce that people were seen jumping from the building in a desperate attempt to escape the flames. The heart of everyone who witnessed this harrowing scene was shaken to the core.
Caused by a short circuit, the fire spread from the kitchen to the upper floors. PM Narendra Modi has expressed his grief over this tragic incident. Additionally, he has announced financial assistance of ₹2 lakh each for the families of the deceased. The condition of several individuals is reported to be critical, raising fears that the death toll may rise further.
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
PM Modi Expresses Grief
The Malviya Nagar fire tragedy has left everyone deeply shaken. PM Narendra Modi, too, has expressed his condolences regarding this incident. He stated, “My deepest condolences go out to all those who have lost their loved ones. I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured. Officials are providing every possible assistance to the affected individuals. Furthermore, an ex gratia amount of ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF will be provided to the next of kin of each deceased person. The injured will receive ₹50,000.”
Rahul Gandhi Also Expresses Grief
Rahul Gandhi—Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and MP from Raebareli—has also expressed his sorrow over this horrific fire tragedy. Rahul Gandhi conveyed his condolences, posting on his ‘X’ account: “The news of the loss of several lives due to the fire in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar is extremely distressing. I extend my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families. I urge all Congress workers to contribute in every possible way to the relief and rescue operations. I hope for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami tweets, "The fire incident at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, is extremely tragic and heart-rending. I extend my deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in this accident. I pray to God to grant a place at His sacred feet… pic.twitter.com/RGy1BCZagg
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) June 3, 2026
CM Expresses Grief
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has also expressed her grief over this tragic accident. She stated, “I am deeply saddened by the loss of several lives in this devastating fire accident in Malviya Nagar. My condolences go out to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.” CM Rekha Gupta stated that upon receiving the information, teams from the Delhi Fire Service, Delhi Police, DDMA, the CATS ambulance service, and other emergency agencies immediately rushed to the scene.
#WATCH | Malviya Nagar fire | Wasim Raja, a local from Hauz Rani village who rescued many people in an attempt to save lives, says, "The moment the short circuit happened, we reached here. We were the first ones to reach here. There is a mattress shop here which was damaged. We… pic.twitter.com/Uyc9MPaoBc
— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2026
Administrative Teams Toiled Tirelessly
As soon as news of the fire at the hotel was received, the Fire Department and local police arrived at the scene. The flames were so intense that bringing the blaze under control proved to be a difficult task. The lives of the hotel’s occupants hung in the balance; some individuals were even seen jumping from the hotel’s rooftop to save themselves. Through arduous efforts, personnel from the Fire Department and the police successfully rescued those who were trapped inside. The injured were immediately transported by ambulance and admitted to the hospital.
