Malviya Nagar fire: 15 hospitalised at Max Saket, 6 on ventilator but stable
Synopsis
Twenty-one people died and 15 remain hospitalised — 6 on ventilators — after the Malviya Nagar Flourish Stay B&B fire. The property owner has been arrested and sent to four-day police custody, while forensic teams have yet to begin their examination of the site.
Key Takeaways
21 people died in the Flourish Stay B&B fire in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi on Wednesday, 4 June .
15 survivors are hospitalised at Max Hospital, Saket ; 13 of them are foreign nationals.
6 patients are on ventilator support but all are reported stable; one is planned for discharge.
47 people were rescued from the building; 26 are currently receiving treatment across facilities.
Property owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested and sent to 4 days of police custody on Thursday .
Forensic examination of the site has not yet begun; investigation is at an early stage.
A day after a devastating blaze killed 21 people at the multi-storied Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, 15 survivors remain hospitalised at Max Hospital, Saket, with six on ventilator support — all of whom are reported to be stable, according to a hospital statement issued on 4 June. The fire, which broke out on Wednesday, has emerged as one of the deadliest building fires in the capital in recent years.
Condition of Admitted Patients
Of the 15 patients currently at Max Hospital, 13 are foreign nationals. A total of 9 patients are in the ICU and general wards, while 6 remain on ventilator support. The hospital noted that all ventilated patients are showing signs of improvement.
'The overall condition of all admitted patients is stable. Out of these, one patient is planned for discharge today. At present, there are no extremely critical patients,' the hospital said in its statement.
One patient who underwent spine surgery the day before continues to be closely monitored, the hospital added, noting that the nature and severity of injuries varies among those admitted.
Rescue and Treatment Numbers
Authorities confirmed that 47 people were rescued from the burning structure in total, with 26 currently receiving treatment across facilities. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi is also treating several injured persons, including police personnel who were among the first responders to enter the building.
Owner Arrested, Sent to Police Custody
Property owner Lavkesh Bajaj has been sent to four days of police custody following his arrest after a city-wide manhunt by Delhi Police. He was produced before a Delhi court on Thursday.
While seeking remand, police told the court that the investigation remains at an early stage. 'The forensic experts have not yet been able to begin a detailed examination, and the staff were working under his instructions. Therefore, custodial interrogation is necessary for the investigation,' officials said.
What Comes Next
Forensic teams are yet to commence a detailed examination of the site. With the owner in custody and the probe at an initial stage, investigators are expected to piece together questions of structural compliance, fire safety violations, and building permits. The incident has renewed calls for stricter enforcement of fire safety norms at commercial guest houses and budget accommodations across Delhi.
Point of View
But custodial remand without a completed forensic examination raises questions about the sequencing of the probe. The presence of 13 foreign nationals among the hospitalised adds diplomatic dimensions the authorities have not yet addressed publicly. Budget guest houses and B&Bs in Delhi have repeatedly come under scrutiny for fire safety non-compliance — this tragedy fits a pattern that enforcement has failed to break. The real accountability test will come when forensic findings are made public and structural violations, if any, are prosecuted rather than quietly settled.
NationPress
21 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people died in the Malviya Nagar Flourish Stay B&B fire?
A total of 21 people died in the fire at the Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi. The blaze broke out on Wednesday, 4 June, and is among the deadliest building fires in the capital in recent memory.
What is the current condition of patients hospitalised after the Malviya Nagar fire?
As of 4 June, 15 survivors are admitted at Max Hospital, Saket. Six are on ventilator support but all are reported stable, and one patient is planned for discharge. There are no extremely critical patients, according to the hospital.
Who is Lavkesh Bajaj and why was he arrested?
Lavkesh Bajaj is the owner of the Flourish Stay B&B where the fire occurred. He was arrested by Delhi Police following a city-wide manhunt and sent to four days of police custody on Thursday. Police sought his remand citing the need for custodial interrogation as the investigation is still in its early stages.
Were any foreign nationals affected by the Malviya Nagar fire?
Yes. Of the 15 patients currently hospitalised at Max Hospital, Saket, 13 are foreign nationals. Their nationalities have not been officially disclosed.
What happens next in the investigation?
Forensic experts have not yet begun a detailed examination of the site. Delhi Police are conducting custodial interrogation of property owner Lavkesh Bajaj, and investigators are expected to examine fire safety compliance, structural permits, and the circumstances that led to the blaze.
