India, June 3 -- At least ten people were killed after a fire broke out at a restaurant in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday, prompting a major rescue operation by the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), according to Delhi Police.

The blaze erupted at the Lemon Green Restaurant, where several people were trapped inside the building. Firefighters rushed to the spot and launched rescue efforts to evacuate those caught in the fire.

According to officials, the Delhi Fire Services received a distress call in the morning and immediately dispatched multiple firefighting units, including two water tenders, two water bowsers, a quick response vehicle and other emergency equipment.

MLA Satish Upadhyay said, "This is an unfortunate incident. I...