Malviya Nagar Fire Update: 21 Dead After Massive Blaze Engulfs Delhi Restaurant, 40 Rescued

Malviya Nagar Massive Fire News: At least 21 people died after a massive fire erupted at a restaurant in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, early Wednesday morning. Firefighters rushed to the scene right after getting the call at 9:45 AM. Eleven people were trapped inside, but Delhi Fire Service crews managed to rescue them all. Three were pulled from the basement and sent to the hospital in CATS ambulances. Divisional Officer Ravinder, from Nehru Place fire station, stayed on-site to oversee the operation. Authorities are still gathering more information about what happened. As per a PTI report, quoted from a DFS officer, a total of two water tenders, two water bowsers, a quick response vehicle, and other firefighting vehicles were deployed to put out the raging fire that started at the Lemon Green restaurant.

Malviya Nagar Fire Leaves 20 Dead 

Delhi: A fire broke out at Lemon Green Restaurant in Malviya Nagar. Ten fire tenders and emergency vehicles were deployed. Three people were rescued from the basement and taken to the hospital. The fire has been brought under control pic.twitter.com/e1BJDZ4ZIN

— IANS (@ians_india) June 3, 2026

#WATCH | Delhi: At least three people have been rescued from the site where a fire broke out in a restaurant in Malviya Nagar today pic.twitter.com/I8vW9GOo8A

— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2026

Malviya Nagar fire: What really happened? 

Kesar Singh, a chef at the hotel restaurant, shared how terrifying the morning was. He told NDTV that it was about 8 a.m. when he tried to turn on the electric stove and all of a sudden, flames shot up. That’s when he realised the hotel was already on fire. “I told my assistant right away, the hotel’s burning,” he said.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta responded soon after, saying she was deeply saddened by the loss of life. She added that the Delhi government was keeping a close eye on what was happening. On X, Gupta said teams from Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, and CATS Ambulance Services all rushed to the scene as soon as they got word. Their quick action, she said, saved and evacuated several people from the burning building.

As per reports, firefighters went down into the restaurant’s basement during the rescue and pulled out those who were trapped.

AIIMS reveals key details

AIIMS officials shared in an official statement, “We received 13 patients, including 3 patients who fell from a height and are in a critical condition, and 10 persons who were rescued by Delhi Police.” 

PM Modi condoles death

PM Modi on X wrote, “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 PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000. ” 

Earlier fire incidents in Delhi

A series of deadly incidents in Delhi have raised concerns over accountability and delayed investigations. The Palam fire claimed nine lives, yet the District Magistrate’s report remains pending more than three months later. The Vivek Vihar fire killed nine people, while the Saket building collapse left six dead. In all three cases, questions continue to be raised over safety lapses, responsibility, and the lack of visible action against those accountable for the tragedies.

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