New Delhi, June 3 -- The rescue operation mounted after a fire broke out in a restuarant in Malviya Nagar has ended and the fire has been completely extinguished according to Delhi Divisional Officer (DO) Ravinder Singh. 21 people were killed in the fire.

Confirming the conclusion of the emergency response, DO Ravinder Singh said, "The rescue operation has been successfully completed. The fire has been completely extinguished. The casualties have been transported to the hospital."

According to officials, at least 21 people were killed and more than 40 rescued after a massive fire broke out at Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar around 8:48 am.

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