Authorities are investigating a fire at a five-storey bed-and-breakfast in Malviya Nagar that killed 22 people, including 13 foreign nationals.

當局正調查位於 Malviya Nagar 一間五層 B&B 的火災，此次事故造成 22 人死亡，其中包括 13 名外國公民。

The fire started on June 3 at the Flourish Stays B&B in the Hauz Rani area. Initial police reports suggest the fire began in the ground-floor kitchen when an oil fryer, left unattended by the cook Keshav Negi, became too hot and ignited. The fire spread quickly because of flammable materials, such as cardboard boxes and wooden and plastic decorations. Furthermore, there was a critical 30-minute delay between the start of the fire and the first emergency call, which investigators believe led to the high number of deaths. The building's design, which had only one way to enter and exit, also made it difficult for people to escape.

火災於 6 月 3 日發生在 Hauz Rani 地區的 Flourish Stays B&B。初步警方報告顯示，火災始於地面層廚房，當時廚師 Keshav Negi unattended 的油炸鍋過熱而起火。由於有紙箱、木製及塑膠裝飾等易燃物質，火勢迅速蔓延。此外，從起火到撥打第一個緊急電話之間有 30 分鐘的關鍵延遲，調查人員認為這導致了高死亡人數。該建築物的設計僅有一個出入口，也使得人們難以逃生。

Regulatory failures are a major part of the investigation. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) found that the business was operating as a full restaurant, even though it only had a license for tea and snacks, which had expired on March 31. Additionally, the establishment did not have a fire safety certificate and was allegedly built without the necessary legal approvals. Consequently, the MCD has sent official notices to five health inspectors to explain why these licenses were granted and how the inspections were handled.

監管失效是調查的主要部分。德里市政局 (MCD) 發現，該企業雖僅持有至 3 月 31 日過期的茶點許可證，卻作為全功能餐廳經營。此外，該 establishment 沒有消防安全證明書，據稱是在沒有必要法律批准的情況下建造的。因此，MCD 已向五名衛生視察員發出正式通知，要求解釋為何授予這些許可證以及視察是如何處理的。

Regarding legal action, the property owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, and the cook, Keshav Negi, have been arrested. The accountant, Jay Mishra, surrendered to the court on Monday. Police are now examining the relationship between Bajaj and Mishra, as Bajaj claims that Mishra was responsible for managing the daily operations. The police have filed charges for culpable homicide not amounting to murder. To understand exactly how the fire spread, the Delhi Police are working with IIT-Delhi to create 3D maps and conduct scientific analysis.

關於法律行動，物業所有者 Lavkesh Bajaj 和廚師 Keshav Negi 已被逮捕。會計師 Jay Mishra 於週一向法院投案。警方目前正在調查 Bajaj 與 Mishra 之間的關係，因為 Bajaj 聲稱 Mishra 負責管理日常營運。警方已提起過失致死（不構成謀殺）的指控。為了準確了解火勢如何蔓延，德里警方正與 IIT-Delhi 合作製作 3D 地圖並進行科學分析。

The investigation is still ongoing as police try to find the facility manager, Rupesh, and wait for the final forensic laboratory reports.

調查目前仍在進行中，警方正嘗試尋找設施經理 Rupesh，並等待最終的法醫實驗室報告。