New Delhi: Charred remains of a restaurant where a fire broke out in the Malviya Nagar area of New Delhi on Wednesday, June 03, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Video Grab)
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) At least 20 people were killed, and dozens were injured after a massive fire broke out at the multi-storied Lemon Green Restaurant in Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, officials said.
So far, 37 people were rescued and taken to the hospital, while a search for others is underway, they added.
Officials said that some people tried to jump from the upper floors of the building to save their lives. The injured have been sent to a nearby hospital. Some of the injured are reported to be in critical condition.
Senior officials from Delhi Police, Delhi Fire Services and rescue services are present at the scene and monitoring the situation.
Upon receiving the information, ten fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the scene. The fire was soon brought under control. However, the damage was extensive.
Speaking to the reporters, SDM Jitender Kumar said, “I received information in the morning, and teams were instructed to reach the spot immediately. I myself was supposed to go for training, but I left it and came here. It has been found that a restaurant was operating in the basement of the building. The exact cause is not yet known, but most likely the fire started there. The investigation is still underway.”
The search and rescue operations are still ongoing at the site.
The rescue officials are trying to locate other people possibly trapped on different floors of the building.
"Strict action will be taken against those who are violating the rules. It is necessary to take strict action against them. I will also instruct the concerned department to ensure action is taken against those who are illegally carrying out such activities and running operations under the guise of permissions," SDM Kumar added.
Further details are awaited.
This comes a day after ten people were injured after a suspected LPG cylinder explosion led to the collapse of a building in Delhi's Mukundpur area on Tuesday morning.
Malviya Nagar fire incident extremely heartbreaking, says President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed grief over the tragic Malviya Nagar fire incident, in which 20 people have lost their lives so far, and dozens are injured.
She offered condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
"The news of the loss of lives in the fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the swift recovery of those injured," President Murmu said in a statement.
At least 20 people were killed, and dozens were injured after a massive fire broke out at the multi-storied Lemon Green Restaurant in Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, officials said.
So far, 37 people were rescued and taken to the hospital, while a search for others is underway, they added.
Senior officials from Delhi Police, Delhi Fire Services and rescue services are present at the scene and monitoring the situation.
Upon receiving the information, ten fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the scene. The fire was soon brought under control. However, the damage was extensive.
Officials said that some people tried to jump from the upper floors of the building to save their lives. The injured have been sent to a nearby hospital. Some of the injured are reported to be in critical condition.
The search and rescue operations are still ongoing at the site.
The rescue officials are trying to locate other people possibly trapped on different floors of the building.
Malviya Nagar fire: PM Modi expresses grief, announces ex-gratia for victims' families
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed distress over the tragic Malviya Nagar fire incident and announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the families of the deceased.
The Prime Minister also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured and announced assistance of Rs 50,000 for them.
At least 20 people were killed, and dozens were injured after a massive fire broke out at the multi-storied Lemon Green Restaurant in Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, officials said.
So far, 37 people were rescued and taken to the hospital, while a search for others is underway, they added.
In a statement on X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) announced, "The loss of lives due to a fire incident in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, is tragic. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected."
"An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," he added.
Senior officials from Delhi Police, Delhi Fire Services and rescue services are present at the scene and monitoring the situation.
Upon receiving the information, ten fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the scene. The fire was soon brought under control. However, the damage was extensive.
Officials said that some people tried to jump from the upper floors of the building to save their lives. The injured have been sent to a nearby hospital. Some of the injured are reported to be in critical condition.
The search and rescue operations are still ongoing at the site.
The rescue officials are trying to locate other people possibly trapped on different floors of the building.
