Illegal construction, locked terrace, multiple lapses: What made Delhi hotel fire rescue ops difficult
A Delhi hotel, operating illegally, caught fire due to multiple safety lapses, including locked windows and a single exit, making rescue operations difficult.
- The hotel lacked fire safety certificates.
- Electronic gates and locked windows trapped guests during the fire.
- The hotel was operating illegally with a 25-room license despite having a six-room permit.
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Times of India
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