17 Killed in massive fire at New Delhi hotel

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A massive fire broke out at a Central Delhi hotel on Tuesday morning (12), killing at least 17 people.

Six people were also injured.

The fire broke out at Hotel Arpit Palace on the Gurudwara Road in Karol Bagh at 4.35 AM.

Twenty-four fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

Delhi Home Minister Satyendar Jain later visited the site, ordered a Magisterial inquiry after spotting building violations and asked the Fire Department to inspect similar buildings in the area.