Deadly fire rips through New Delhi hotel
A fire has caused a deadly blaze through a hotel in New Delhi. At least 21 individuals lost their lives in the incident, with 18 of the deceased being foreign nationals. The article does not provide further details regarding the cause of the fire, the specific date or time it occurred, or the name of the hotel.
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- Jun 3
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At least 21 people have been killed in a fire that ripped through a hotel in New Delhi.
More than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals.
Authorities are investigating whether the building had necessary permissions to operate as a bed-and-breakfast.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced compensation for the families of those killed and injured.
Many of the victims were foreign nationals from South Asian countries seeking medical treatment in India.
Several of those killed were visitors from African countries who had come to the city for medical treatment.
Building fires are common in India due to a lack of firefighting equipment and routine disregard for safety regulations.
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