India, June 3 -- At least 21 people were killed, and several were injured after a massive fire ripped through a bed-and-breakfast in Delhi's Malviya Nagar. The fire, which is believed to have been caused by a short circuit, has pushed the Delhi government into action as the capital reels from this disaster.

While police officials believe the death toll may increase, it has been confirmed that at least 18 foreign nationals were killed in the fire on Wednesday morning.

Following the fire, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor ordered a month-long drive to check fire safety compliance at hotels and other buildings across the capital.

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