New Delhi, June 3 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is currently in touch with concerned Embassies and is extending all necessary assistance following the devastating fire at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday that killed 21 people, including 17 foreign nationals.

Officials said most of the foreign victims reportedly hailed from Liberia, Nigeria, Mozambique and Bangladesh.

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 at around 8:48 am, officials said.

Max Healthcare Group Medical Director Dr Sandeep Budhiraja said eight patients injured in the fire are currently on ventilator support and remain in critical condition.

"The majority of the...