New Delhi, June 4 -- A fire broke out in the basement of a hotel in Humayunpur Village near Safdarjung Enclave on Thursday evening, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS).

Fire officials said they received a call about the incident at 7:06 pm, following which five fire tenders were rushed to the spot for firefighting and rescue operations.

The blaze had spread to furniture stored in the basement but was brought under control within around 15 minutes, according to officials.

The development comes a day after a devastating fire at a guest house in Delhi's Malviya Nagar claimed 21 lives. Investigators have since uncovered several alleged safety lapses at the property, while preliminary findings indicate that most vi...