Published: June 5, 2026 • 8:31 AM IST · Updated: June 6, 2026 • 6:28 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Sealed Windows, Limited Escape Options: Official Explains How Malviya Nagar Hotel Fire Turned Deadly Published By Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 08:31 IST The building's design made it extremely difficult for occupants to escape, as the structure was completely sealed, accorduing to an official.
Rapid Read Malviya Nagar Fire: Devastating Visuals Emerge From The Scene The design of the building significantly contributed to the scale of the Malviya Nagar fire tragedy, Chief Fire Officer A.K.
Malik said on Thursday, pointing to sealed windows and inadequate escape routes as key factors that trapped occupants inside.
“The building was so designed that the occupants found it very difficult to escape.
What we observed during the firefighting and search and rescue operation was that the complete building was sealed.