Delhi hotel fire prompts Kerala Assembly tribute to 21 victims

A fire broke out at the Flourish Stay B&B in Delhi's Malviya Nagar (Hauz Rani) on the morning of June 4, 2026, around 8:30 a.m. The five‑storey building, with a single entry‑exit point, sealed windows and a sensor‑operated main door, quickly turned into a death trap. Officials rescued at least 58 people, but 21 were declared dead – nine Indians and twelve foreigners from Central Asian and African nations.

Later that day, the Kerala Legislative Assembly paid tribute to the victims. Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan opened the session by noting the loss, the MLAs observed a moment of silence, and the House expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes for the injured to recover.