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4 killed after fire at restaurant in Delhi's Malviya Nagar
03 Jun 2026

A fire broke out at the Lemon Green Restaurant in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, on Wednesday morning, claiming the lives of four people.

The incident was reported to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) around 9:45am.

In response, the DFS dispatched a total of 10 firefighting vehicles to tackle the blaze.

Firefighters dispatched to the spot
Rescue efforts

According to a Delhi Fire Service (DFS) officer, two water tenders, two water bowsers, a quick response vehicle and other firefighting units were sent as an initial response to control the fire.

The officer told news agency PTI that two water tenders, two water bowsers, one quick response vehicle and several other firefighting units were dispatched.

Cause of fire yet to be ascertained
Ongoing investigation

As firefighters battled the flames, they managed to rescue three people from the building's basement, taking the total rescued to 11.

These individuals were immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment. However, their current health status remains unknown.

The cause of the fire has yet to be ascertained.

Further details are awaited.