Delhi fire tragedy: 21 killed, several injured as massive fire breaks out at restaurant in Malviya Nagar

Firefighters douse a fire in a hotel in New Delhi, India (Pic/AP)

At least 21 people, including some foreign nationals, were killed, and several were injured when a massive fire broke out in a restaurant in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday, officials said.

As reported by PTI, 39 people were rescued and rushed to the hospital, where 21 were declared brought dead, they said. Several of those killed are from Central Asia and Africa.

The fire broke out in the Lemon Green Restaurant and quickly spread to a nearby eatery, they said.

As per PTI, the injured people were shifted to a hospital by CATS ambulances for medical treatment. However, the hospital administration has not yet clarified anything about the conditions of the patient.

Officials further said, "The fire broke out in the Lemon Green Restaurant and quickly spread to a nearby eatery," as cited by PTI.

According to a Delhi Fire Service official, rescue workers entered the basement of the building in the congested area and rescued at least three people trapped.

15 admitted in ICU; 8 in critical condition

Max Healthcare, while issuing an update about the injured, said, "Of the 39 patients received at Max Hospital, Saket, 18 were brought dead, 15 are admitted in ICU, including 8 patients on ventilator and in critical condition. 5 patients with minor injuries were treated and discharged following primary medical care. 1 patient was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital due to excessive burns. The deceased include both local and foreign nationals."

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Further details are awaited.