Page 23 - Fire Accident

35 killed, over 450 injured in fire at Bangladesh chemical container depot

At least 35 people were killed and over 450 injured in a massive fire caused by an explosion that swept through a private chemical container depot in southeastern Bangladesh, officials said on Sunday. On Saturday night, the fire broke out at BM Container Depot in the Kadamrasul area in Sitakunda Upazila in Chittagong. So far 35 dead bodies reached the morgue here, a police officer stationed at the state-run Chattagram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) told newsmen. Over 450 people have been injured in this incident of which, at least 350 are at CMCH," Istakul Islam, chief of the Health & Service Department at Red Crescent Youth Chittagong was quoted as saying by the Dhaka Tribune. "The death toll could be more at other hospitals, Islam said. Meanwhile, Chattogram Divisional Commissioner (DC) Ashraf Uddin further said that families of the deceased are being given USD 560 (Taka 50,000) by the DC office. Meanwhile, USD 224 (Taka 20,000) is being given to the families of the injured, ..

Massive fire breaks out at J-K police station, several vehicles gutted

A number of vehicles parked at the police station were damaged in the fire; no casualties have been reported in the incident

Fire at east Delhi's Jain hospital, no casualties reported: Official

A fire broke out at a private hospital in east Delhi on Saturday evening but there were no casualties, a fire department official said.

Fire at incense sticks manufacturing unit in Nagpur, nobody injured

A fire broke out in an incense sticks manufacturing unit located in Yashodhra Nagar area of Nagpur city on Friday, an official said. Nobody was reported injured in the blaze that erupted around 12.20 pm, Nagpur Municipal Corporation's chief fire officer Rajendra Uchake said in a statement. Five water tenders and as many tankers of the water works department were rushed to the spot for firefighting, he said. It is a ground plus single-storey tin shed structure, where raw material of incense sticks, which is highly combustible, was stored.

Vadodara: Massive fire breaks out at Deepak Nitrite's plant, 7 hospitalised

A portion of Deepak Nitrite's chemical manufacturing facility in Nandesari industrial area on the outskirts of Vadodara city in Gujarat was engulfed by a major fire on Thursday evening, said officials

Major fire breaks out in Thane factory, exploding cylinders create panic

A major fire broke out in a factory manufacturing scientific equipment in Thane's Wagle Estate area late Saturday night, a civic official said.

Over 20 shops gutted in fire at Delhi's Jhandewalan cycle market

No causality was reported, officials said

Mundka blaze: 5 affected families to get Rs 5,000 monthly ration by NGO

The NGO -- Aao Saath Chalein -- being run by Visshnu Mittal, Treasurer at Bharatiya Janata Party's Delhi unit will provide the said amount every month for the period of next two years

25 injured in fire at Bharat Rasayan's factory in Gujarat's Dahej

At least six workers were injured after a major fire broke out in a chemical factory at Dahej in Gujarat's Bharuch district on Tuesday, police said. The fire broke out at Bharat Rasayan's unit and rescue operation was underway, said Superintendent of Police Leena Patil. Six workers have been taken to a hospital in Bharuch city, she added. District collector Tushar Sumera said fire fighting was still underway. "The picture will become clear once the fire is doused and rescue teams enter the premises," he said. The cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained, officials said.

Mundka fire tragedy: North Delhi civic body suspends 3 officials for laxity

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Tuesday suspended three officials in the Narenla Zone for alleged laxity in duty following the massive fire in a building in Mundka that claimed 27 lives.

Fire in shelters for workers near Parliament House; no casualties

The fire department said that the information regarding the blaze in the high-security area was received at 4.16 PM, following which five fire tenders were rushed to the spot

EV fire incidents 'not a concern', insurers unlikely to hike premiums

The vehicle owner will be eligible for claims from an insurance company in the event of a two-wheeler EV catching fire, only if he/she has a comprehensive motor insurance policy

DNA samples collected from kin of people who died in Delhi fire: Official

A total of 26 DNA samples have taken from the kin of the deceased in the Mundka fire incident, an official said on Monday.

Fire breaks out at plastic factory in Delhi's Narela industrial area

A fire broke out at a plastic factory in Narela industrial area on Monday evening, officials said.

Fire incidents killed 35 people daily between 2016 and 2020: Report

During the period, the number of fire accidents reduced by 44 per cent - 16,695 in 2016 to 9,329 in 2020

Mundka Fire: Crane driver proves saviour for over 50 people trapped

Dayanand Tiwari was driving the crane along with the owner of the vehicle when he approached the ill-fated four-storey building caught in fire, with fire-tenders allegedly not in sight on May 13

Delhi fire tragedy: Long wait seen for families of missing persons

The continuous wailing of family members waiting for news about their loved ones is punctuated by announcements about helpline numbers for missing persons

Mundka building's single entry-exit point made escape difficult: Officials

The building also did not have a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the fire department, the officer added.

Mundka fire: Tears of kin of missing evoke state of despair and grief

While at least 27 people died in the massive fire that broke out in the four-storey building in Delhi's Mundka, over two dozen people are missing and their relatives are enveloped in despair

Delhi fire tragedy: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh each for kin of deceased

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed condolences over the fire tragedy in Delhi's Mundka and wished a speedy recovery to the injured."Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a tragic fire in Delhi. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery," tweeted PM Modi today.As per the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), PM Modi also announced that Rs 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the fire in Delhi."Rs 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the fire in Delhi. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," said PM Modi as quoted by the PMO in a tweet.Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed condolences over the incident and said that the NDRF is also reaching there soon."The incident of fire in Delhi's Mundka is very sad. I am in constant touch with the concerned officials, the administration is engaged in relief and rescue work. NDRF is ..