Page 26 - Fire Accident

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 ..

E-scooter fires rare but can happen in future: Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal

Ola's e-scooter fire was among a spate of similar recent incidents that triggered an uproar on social media and an investigation by the Indian government

Fire breaks out at LIC office in Mumbai's Vile Parle; no casualty reported

The blaze erupted at 7 am on the ground plus two-storey structure located on S V Road in Vile Parle west, and no casualty has been reported so far, said an official

Modi condoles loss of 14 lives in Mathura accident, Indore fire tragedy

Seven people died and two were injured in a car accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura on Saturday morning

24 hours on, firefighting at Delhi's Bhalswa landfill site continues

Eight firetenders are currently working to bring down the flames, officials said

Massive fire at garbage mound in Gurugram's Manesar; 1 dead, 3 injured

More than a dozen vehicles including bikes, tractors, and canters were burnt to ashes due to the fire

2-wheeler EV fires shake up nation, govt applies emergency brakes

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said in a tweet thread that companies may take advance action to recall all defective batches of vehicles immediately

Fire breaks out at Russian defence research facility, kills 6 people

The fire erupted in an administrative building of the Aerospace Defense Forces' Central Research Institute, which operates under the Russian Defense Ministry

Delhi govt forms committee to look into incidents of fire in DTC buses

4 incidents of fire in DTC buses in the last two months have been reported, raising safety concerns of the passengers and staff, said a note issued by Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot

Sonipat: Major fire breaks out at chem factory, situation under control now

Sonipat Deputy Commissioner said more than 20 people were working in the factory at the time of the incident, 'but all were evacuated in time'

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar condoles death of Bihari workers in Varanasi

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday expressed grief over the death of two young migrants from the state in a fire that broke out at a garment factory in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi

Another disaster in Andhra raises fresh questions on industrial safety

After the accident, local people also staged a protest, demanding shifting of the chemical plant. They alleged that the plant is causing pollution in the surrounding villages

Andhra declares ex-gratia for pharma unit fire victims' kin, orders probe

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday condoled the death of six people and announced Rs 25 lakh compensation for the family members of the victims

Six people killed in fire at Andhra chemical plant, dozen injured

Six persons died in a fire accident in a chemical factory located in Akkireddygudem in the district and 12 others sustained burns, police said on Thursday.

Fire incidents unlikely to impact EV sales in long-term, says Crisil

There has been a spate of incidents where electric vehicles have caught fire, with the recent one reported from Nashik in Maharashtra

6 fire-fighters among 9 injured in blaze at Delhi manufacturing factory

Six fire-fighters were among nine people who were injured while trying to douse a blaze at an electrical components manufacturing factory in the Anand Parbat area here

EVs face a burning question of safety after serial fire incidents

Serial fires in green two-wheelers in a week raise questions about the regulation and safety standards of this fast-growing section of the automobile industry

11 migrant workers lose life in scrap godown fire in Hyderabad

The migrant workers, who came to the city to eke out a living, hailed from different villages of Bihar's Chhapra and Katihar districts.

Fire at restaurant in Delhi's Uttam Nagar; no casualties, three rescued

According to officials, a fire call was received about the incident at a restaurant in the Gandhi Chowk area, Mohan Garden around 10:45 am