A raging fire in a commercial building in central Delhi has killed at least 21 people, sources confirm. Among the dead are foreign nationals, though their nationalities remain unconfirmed as rescue teams sift through the charred wreckage. The blaze erupted late Tuesday night in a multi-storey structure housing offices and a restaurant.
Emergency services struggled to contain the flames, with witnesses reporting screams and desperate leaps from upper floors. The UK Foreign Office has announced it is offering consular assistance, indicating British citizens may be among the victims or injured. The building’s safety compliance is now under scrutiny.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause, but early reports point to an electrical short circuit. The death toll is expected to rise as search operations continue. This tragedy exposes the lethal consequences of lax fire safety regulations in India’s capital.
