Ropes, mattresses, bricks, bare hands: How locals fought to save guests in South Delhi hotel fire

Local residents and traders in South Delhi acted as first responders during a major fire at the Flourish Stay Bed and Breakfast, using improvised tools like ropes, mattresses, and bricks to rescue trapped guests. Their quick thinking and collective efforts, including creating escape routes and cushioning jumps, were instrumental in saving lives before emergency services fully contained the blaze.