New Delhi, June 6 -- Delhi's fire safety infrastructure has once again come under intense scrutiny following a devastating blaze at the Flourish Stays Bed and Breakfast in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, which claimed 21 lives and left 25 others injured.

Several foreign nationals were reportedly among the victims, making it one of the deadliest fire tragedies in the capital in recent years.

The incident has reignited concerns over fire safety compliance across hotels, guest houses, commercial establishments, and residential buildings in the national capital.

According to data from the Delhi Government and the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), more than 500 people lost their lives in fire-related incidents between 2019 and March 21, 2026. Thousands...