Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives
in the fire that broke out at a building in Mumbai’s Goregaon on Friday.
He has and announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the
next-of-kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
Seven people have been killed and over 50 people were injured in
the blaze that broke out in Jay Bhavani building around 3 am today.
“Pained by the loss of lives due to a fire mishap in Mumbai’s
Goregaon. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover
soon. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected. An
ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each
deceased. The injured would be given Rs 50,000,” PM Modi posted on X.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also expressed
grief over the loss of lives in the fire and announced that the State Government
will provide monetary help of Rs 5 lakh to their families.
“I am continuously talking with Municipal Commissioner and
Police… What happened is unfortunate. I express my condolences to those who
died. The government will provide monetary help of Rs 5 lakhs to their
families. Those who are injured will be given treatment by the government,” said
the Maharashtra CM.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he is in
touch with the BMC and Mumbai Police officials to provide assistance.
“Pained to know about the loss of lives in the fire incident at
Goregaon, Mumbai. We are in touch with BMC and Mumbai Police officials and all
the assistance is being provided. My deepest condolences to the families who
lost their loved ones and wishing speedy recovery to the injured ones,”
Devendra Fadnavis posted on X.
According to the latest reports, 51 persons were rescued and rushed
to the Hinduhridaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Medical College and Dr RN Cooper
Municipal General Hospital.
Out of the total of 51 injured persons, the condition of five
persons has been reported to be critical. Thirty-five persons are being treated
for their injuries and four of the injured people have been discharged.
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the
level 2 fire incident was confined to the lower floors of the upper
seven-floored residential building having shops on part ground floor. Several
vehicles and scrap materials were also gutted in the blaze.
It further said the building’s residents were stranded on the upper
floors after the fire broke out and were later rescued.
Mumbai civic, police and fire brigade officials are at the spot
conducting fire-fighting and rescue operations.
ANI
