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delhi fire news

The Indian dream that ended in Hauz Rani fire: How 3 generations were wiped out

Vivek Aggarwal, his wife Tarjani, daughters Jivisha and Varya, and mother Premlata died in the June 3 fire at a B&B in Hauz Rani.
Updated on Jun 19, 2026 03:22 pm IST

Fire breaks out at kidney hospital in Delhi's Dabri, brought under control

The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, though preliminary information indicates that the blaze was confined to the electrical box. There was also no immediate information regarding damage to hospital property.
Published on Jun 15, 2026 11:09 am IST

Building in Delhi's Tughlakabad set ablaze on purpose over 50,000 debt; 3 held

The fire began in the ground-floor parking area and smoke filled the five-storey building within minutes, trapping residents on the upper floors.
Updated on Jun 15, 2026 06:30 am IST

Fire in Delhi's Tughlakabad that killed 3 was arson, not accident, reveals CCTV

The Tughlakabad tragedy has once again highlighted serious concerns about building safety in Delhi’s densely populated unauthorised and regularised colonies.
Updated on Jun 15, 2026 08:59 am IST

‘Mystery’ woman seen entering building before fire in Delhi's Tughlakabad

A 2-minute CCTV footage shows the woman entering before the blast and leaving as soon as an explosion occurs in the building.
Updated on Jun 14, 2026 09:35 pm IST

3 of family killed in Delhi fire, ‘had called for help for nearly 40 mins’

Grieving family members gather outside the residential building in Gali No. 1, Tughlakabad Extension, in New Delhi.
Updated on Jun 13, 2026 12:01 pm IST

Ladders, saree pulleys: Neighbours turn rescuers after fire at building in Delhi

A view of the residential building in Gali No. 1, Tughlakabad Extension, where three people were killed after a massive fire broke out early Friday, in New Delhi,
Updated on Jun 13, 2026 07:25 am IST

Delhi B&B fire toll rises to 23 after Bangladeshi woman succumbs to injuries

Of those evacuated in the June 3 fire, 21 were declared dead at hospitals shortly after the incident, while another victim died on Sunday.
Published on Jun 11, 2026 08:24 am IST

GK, Malviya Nagar, Defence Colony among 100 ‘fire hotspots’: Delhi Fire Service

On June 3, during the fire at a B&B in the Malviya Nagar area that killed 23 people.
Published on Jun 11, 2026 07:51 am IST

Unattended oil fryer, cook on break: Police reveals what led to Delhi fire

MCD officials carry out a sealing drive against illegal hotels and guest houses allegedly violating safety norms in Malviya Nagar. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jun 09, 2026 08:59 am IST

Delhi B&B where fire broke out was inspected twice before licence clearance

Flourish Stay in Hauz Rani, where at least 22 people were killed in a June 3 morning fire. (HT Archive)
Updated on Jun 09, 2026 07:27 am IST

8 people rescued after fire at house in South Delhi's NFC, 2 dogs dead

Photo for representation
Updated on Jun 07, 2026 06:36 pm IST

Cook held in Delhi hotel fire case, claims blaze ‘began after spark in fryer'

Keshav Negi, 65, was arrested on Saturday morning after being detained on Friday.
Updated on Jun 08, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Delhi's Hauz Rani blaze: Owner’s two other B&Bs flouted same rules

Following the deadly blaze at Flourish Stay, both other properties of the owner have now since sealed by authorities.
Updated on Jun 06, 2026 08:06 pm IST

BnB owner held in fire case was arrested for aiding Bangladeshis get Indian docs

Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested hours after the blaze at the B&B killed 21 people. (X)
Updated on Jun 05, 2026 06:00 pm IST

For victims of Delhi blaze, hopes of healing turned into grief

Of the nine Indians who died, eight were from the same family.
Published on Jun 05, 2026 08:16 am IST

Owner reached fire-hit B&B, ‘stood for 15 mins’ before leaving: Eyewitness

Wasim and police said Bajaj runs two other B&Bs in the neighbourhood and used to visit the restaurant under the Flourish Stay B&B daily.
Updated on Jun 05, 2026 08:10 am IST

8 of family visiting Gurugram man in hospital die in Delhi's Hauz Rani fire

Family members of Malviya Nagar restaurant fire victims, cries at the Max Hospital, a massive fire broke out at a bed-and-breakfast in a five-storey building at Hauz rani village Malviya Nagar in the south Delhi, India, killing at least 21 people and injuring several others.
Updated on Jun 04, 2026 10:09 am IST

Delhi govt's plans to relax certification norms in focus after fire kills 21

Delhi police barricade the fire spot where fire broke out yesterday morning, at Hauz Rani in New Delhi.
Updated on Jun 04, 2026 11:36 am IST

Delhi hotel building owner Lavkesh Bajaj held after Malviya Nagar fire kills 21

Building owner Lavkesh Bajaj arrested by the Delhi Police in connection with Malviya Nagar fire incident.
Updated on Jun 04, 2026 06:00 pm IST

‘No ventilation’, chilling escape video: 5 shocking details in Delhi fire

A view of the charred remains of the restaurant where a fire broke out at Malviya Nagar, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Updated on Jun 03, 2026 07:36 pm IST

Max Hospital revises statement on Delhi fire, omits cylinder blast reference

Firefighters rescue a foreign national from a hotel fire in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Updated on Jun 03, 2026 02:31 pm IST

Delhi hotel blaze: Residents break windows to help people escape, rush with blankets

Delhi hotel blaze: Residents break windows to help people escape, rush with blankets
Published on Jun 03, 2026 01:53 pm IST

PM Modi announces compensation after Malviya Nagar fire kills 21 in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the loss of lives in the fire incident in Delhi's Malviya Nagar area.
Updated on Jun 03, 2026 02:14 pm IST

Desperate jumps, no ventilation: How Delhi BnB fire spread, choked 21 to death

The massive fire broke out inside a hotel-cum-restaurant - Flourish Stay - in Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning
Updated on Jun 03, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Ex-CCI chairman Dhanendra Kumar dies in suspected AC blast in Delhi's Hauz Khas

Dhanendra Kumar dies after suspected AC unit blast triggers fire at Hauz Khas home
Updated on May 29, 2026 09:00 pm IST