No Lessons Learnt, Massive Fire In Delhi's Karol Bagh Kills At Least 17 Including A Child

At least 17 people have been killed in a massive fire at a hotel in Delhi's Karol Bagh on Tuesday morning. The fire broke out at the Arpit Hotel around 4.35am. At least 25 fire tenders responded to a call at 4.30 am to conduct rescue operations. According to reports the entire hotel was booked by a family which was in Delhi for a function.

Those killed in the fire include a woman and child who tied to jump off the three-storied building after the fire broke out.

Delhi: Fire breaks out in Hotel Arpit Palace in Karol Bagh. Fire tenders rushed to the spot. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/YH2CZO6u3D

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Fire Department officials said the blaze has been brought under control, but a search operation is still on for survivors. So far 17 people have been confirmed dead while dozens are admitted in hospital with injuries, at least five of them are said to be critical.

Balan Mani, Delhi Hotel Association Vice President, on 9 dead in Delhi hotel fire: It was due to fire in ducting because of which it had spread to the hotel rooms.All norms were followed here; license is issued only after inspection. Mishappening can occur in a house as well. pic.twitter.com/vySEmm82bb

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Even though the cause of the deadly fire is yet to be ascertained, it is suspected to be the result of a short circuit.

There are also allegation that wooden panels on the corridor which stopped people from evacuating on time.