At least 21 people have lost their lives in a fire that broke out in a hotel in the capital of India, New Delhi, the authorities announced today, reports Anadolu.

The event took place in the Malviya Nagar area in the morning hours, while the fire broke out around 08:50 local time. A Delhi Police statement confirmed the death toll, adding that more than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.

Authorities also said the building was a multi-storey building and the fire has been brought under control.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said via American social network X that “emergency response agencies have been mobilized” while rescue operations are underway and aid.

She added that the government is closely monitoring the situation.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the event as “tragic”, adding: “My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I wish a speedy recovery to the injured. The authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected”.

The cause of the fire is still unknown, the “Press Trust of India” reported.

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