Massive Fire Engulfs South Delhi Restaurant, Claiming 21 Lives

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Massive Fire Engulfs South Delhi Restaurant, Claiming 21 Lives

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A significant fire broke out at the Lemon Green Restaurant in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, on the morning of Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The blaze, reported around 8:48 am, quickly escalated, resulting in at least 21 fatalities and numerous injuries. The building where the fire occurred reportedly housed a restaurant on the ground floor and a hotel or bed-and-breakfast establishment on the upper floors.

Emergency services, including multiple fire tenders from the Delhi Fire Service, were immediately dispatched to the scene. Firefighters and rescue teams worked to evacuate those trapped inside the smoke-filled premises. Over 40 people were successfully rescued and transported to nearby hospitals, including AIIMS Trauma Centre, Max Saket, and Pandit MM Malviya Hospital, for treatment.

Officials have indicated that many of the victims were foreign nationals, with some reports suggesting individuals from Central Asia and Africa were among the deceased. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences for the loss of lives and announced ex-gratia compensation of ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also conveyed sorrow and assured government support. The

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