Shocking details emerge in Malviya Nagar fire incident: Delhi BnB operated 25 rooms but was allowed six; 21 killed

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• Flourish Stay B&B, where a massive fire broke out in Malviya Nagar on Wednesday, killing 21 people, including foreign nationals, was operating 25 rooms despite being permitted to run only six under the Delhi government's bed-and-breakfast policy, according to police officials.
• Rooms had reportedly come up in the building's basement.
• Officials said the hotel had a single entry and exit point, and its fire safety clearance (NOC) is being examined as part of the investigation, as per PTI.
• Police added that the exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
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