Massive fire at west Delhi banquet hall, 2 feared trapped
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Massive fire at west Delhi banquet hall, 2 feared trapped
A massive fire broke out at a banquet hall in west Delhi’s Moti Nagar area on Monday evening. The blaze was brought under control within two hours, but officials said they suspect one or two individuals may still be trapped inside. The fire erupted around 8.30pm at the Golden Royale Banquet Hall, located on the main Najafgarh Road.
The fire erupted around 8.30pm at the Golden Royale Banquet Hall, located on the main Najafgarh Road in the Industrial Area of Moti Nagar. The first call to DFS was made at 8.47pm by commuters who saw flames engulfing the multi-storey building.
“We were informed that there was a major fire at a banquet hall and that it had spread across the entire building,” said Atul Garg, director of DFS. “We immediately dispatched over 18 fire tenders to the site.”
Videos captured by bystanders from the roadside showed thick plumes of smoke rising from the burning structure as flames consumed multiple floors.
A fire officer on the ground said that several staff members were rescued early during the firefighting operation. “The fire was largely brought under control by 10.30pm, but it is not fully doused yet. Only once it is completely extinguished can our teams enter and continue the search. We suspect one or two people may still be trapped inside, though this has not been confirmed,” the officer said.
Police added that efforts are underway to trace the banquet hall’s owner for further details on possible occupants and the layout of the building.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. DFS officials also said they are checking whether the building had a valid fire safety certificate at the time of the incident.
Massive fire engulfs banquet hall near DLF Moti Nagar; one person feared trapped
A massive fire broke out at a banquet hall near Delhi’s DLF Moti Nagar area on Monday (June 23, 2025) evening. A person is feared trapped in the fire, which has engulfed large portions of the Golden Banquet Hall. Authorities have cordoned off the area to keep onlookers at a safe distance.
Initially, two people were reported to be trapped in the fire that broke out on Monday night, the official said, adding that one managed to escape from the fire while the other is still trapped.
Rescue operations are underway with multiple agencies, including the DFS, National Disaster Relief Force and local police, among others, present at the spot.
Upon receiving the information about the fire, 18 fire tenders were initially rushed to the site, with six more tenders dispatched later on.
“We received a call regarding a fire at 8.47 pm at Golden Banquet Hall, opposite DLF Moti Nagar. A total of 24 fire tenders were rushed to the site,” a DFS official said.
Visuals from the scene show thick plumes of black smoke billowing into the night sky as flames engulfed large portions of the Golden Banquet Hall.
Ambulances and police teams were also deployed at the site as a precautionary measure. Authorities have cordoned off the area to keep onlookers at a safe distance, and traffic movement on the adjoining road has been diverted.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.