Malviya Nagar blaze kills more than Delhi's entire 2024 commercial building fire toll

Key points

• A devastating fire at the Flourish Stay in Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday has once again put the spotlight on fire safety in commercial buildings.
• The blaze, which broke out in a multi-storey building housing a restaurant and hotel, has killed at least 21 people and left several others injured.
• Fire officials said 40 people were rescued from the building after emergency teams rushed to the spot following a distress call around 9.45 am.
• The cause of the fire is yet to be confirmed.
• However, initial reports suggest it may have originated in the restaurant area.