Delhi hotel fire: Locals turn saviours amid wails, screams, burning bodies
A fire broke out in a five-storey hotel in Delhi, leading to a chaotic rescue effort by local residents. Many guests were trapped inside due to the building's inadequate safety features, including only one entry and exit point. Despite the challenges, locals worked tirelessly to save those in danger, with some tragically losing their lives.
- ▪The fire started around 8:30 a.m. and spread across three floors of the hotel.
- ▪Local residents quickly intervened to rescue trapped occupants before firefighters arrived.
- ▪The building's lack of emergency exits complicated the rescue efforts, with some victims found unconscious or already deceased.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:44:31 +0530 |
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As thick smoke engulfed a five-storey bed-and-breakfast hotel in Delhi’s Hauz Rani area on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) morning, local residents rushed to rescue trapped occupants even before the fire tenders arrived.The blaze, which broke out around 8.30 a.m., spread across three floors of the building, leaving several guests stranded inside amid dense smoke and panic. The establishment reportedly had only one common entry and exit point and no emergency staircase.Delhi hotel fire LIVE updates on June 3, 2026Sixty-one-year-old Riyazuddin, who runs a roadside shop opposite the building, said he quickly pulled out mattresses from his shed and spread them below the building’s windows to help people jump to safety.Moments later, trapped residents began jumping through windows to escape the…
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