Page 9 - Fire Accident
Pune: 18 dead in fire at chemical firm, rescuers search for missing staff
At least five workers were killed and a dozen others were missing after a major fire broke out at a chemicalcompany located in an industrial area in Pune district on Monday, officials said. According to the officials from the fire department of PMRDA (Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority), at leastsix fire tenders were sent to the plant of SVS Aqua Technologies in the Pirangut MIDC area in Mulshi tehsil to douse the flames. "According to company officials, at least17 of their workers were missing after the blaze broke out. "We have so far recovered five bodies and a search for theothers employees is underway," saidDevendra Potphode, chief fire officer, PMRDA Fire Services. He said the firm is into manufacturing, supply and export of air, water and surface treatment chemicals.
 "Pune: 18 dead in fire at chemical firm, rescuers search for missing staff")
Pune fire: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh for next of kin of deceased
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives due to a fire at a factory in Pune and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased.
 "Pune fire: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh for next of kin of deceased")
Fire on board aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya; all personnel safe: Navy
There was a minor fire on board India's aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya on Saturday morning, a Navy spokesperson said
 "Fire on board aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya; all personnel safe: Navy")
Four patients die in fire at private hospital in Maharashtra's Thane
At least three patients died in a fire at a private hospital near Thane in the wee hours of Wednesday, an official said
 "Four patients die in fire at private hospital in Maharashtra's Thane")
Fire breaks out at furniture market in west Delhi's Kirti Nagar area
A fire broke out at a furniture market in west Delhi's Kirti Nagar area on Wednesday morning, officials said
Fire breaks out at Aircel Sanitizer Company in Maharashtra's Asangaon
A massive fire broke out at Aircel Sanitizer Company in the Asangaon area of Maharashtra's Thane's district at about 2 am last night
Nagpur hospital fire: Woman patient among 4 dead, 2 in critical state
The fire at a private hospital in Nagpur has claimed the lives of four patients- one woman and three men
 "Nagpur hospital fire: Woman patient among 4 dead, 2 in critical state")
Fire at Mumbai hospital: FIR names HDIL's Wadhawans
As the fire at a Bhandup mall which claimed the lives of nine Covid-19 patients admitted at the hospital in the same building was finally doused on Saturday
 "Fire at Mumbai hospital: FIR names HDIL's Wadhawans")
Kolkata: 7 dead in Railways building fire; Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia announced
At least 10 fire engines were pressed into service to bring the blaze under control, a Fire Brigade official said
 "Kolkata: 7 dead in Railways building fire; Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia announced")
Five killed and 6 injured in blast at fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu
More than ten sheds where chemicals had been stored were razed to the ground in the mishap, the second such incident this month in a cracker manufacturing unit near Sivakasi
 "Five killed and 6 injured in blast at fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu")
Gujarat: 20 workers injured in massive at chemical unit in Bharuch
The blast was so powerful that it was heard by people a long distance away from the spot, the official said
 "Gujarat: 20 workers injured in massive at chemical unit in Bharuch")
Five dead in Serum fire, new launches likely to be hit: CEO Poonawalla
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the incident
 "Five dead in Serum fire, new launches likely to be hit: CEO Poonawalla")
Serum offers Rs 25 lakh compensation to families of dead in fire accident
All were construction workers whose bodies were recovered by fire brigade personnel from the fifth floor, police said, adding nine others were evacuated from the spot.
 "Serum offers Rs 25 lakh compensation to families of dead in fire accident")
Maharashtra: 7 injured in cylinder explosion after fire at shop in Thane
Seven people, including two firefighters, have been injured in a gas cylinder explosion after a fire at a shop in Maharashtra's Thane city, a civic official said on Sunday
Several injured in Hyderabad chemical factory fire; many feared trapped
Eight people with burn injuries were rushed to a nearby hospital
 "Several injured in Hyderabad chemical factory fire; many feared trapped")
States to report on hospital safety guideline implementation: Centre to SC
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that it has directed all states and Union Territories (UTs) to send status report by December 4 on the implementation of fire safety guidelines
 "States to report on hospital safety guideline implementation: Centre to SC")
Fire at ONGC plant in Surat extinguished; no casualty, injury reported
The reason for the massive fire is being attributed to three consecutive blasts that took place at two terminals of the Hazira-based ONGC plant
 "Fire at ONGC plant in Surat extinguished; no casualty, injury reported")
At least 9 trapped in Telangana power station fire mishap, rescue underway
The incident is reported to have taken place late on Thursday. Initial reports indicate that a short circuit led to the fire and thick smoke engulfing the spot
 "At least 9 trapped in Telangana power station fire mishap, rescue underway")
Fire breaks out on sixth floor of Parliament annexe building, under control
After seven fire tenders rushed to the spot, the flame was doused down after some time
 "Fire breaks out on sixth floor of Parliament annexe building, under control")
Vijayawada fire: Andhra CM announces Rs 50-lakh ex-gratia to kin of 10 dead
The Chief Minister assured to provide necessary help and support to the families affected by the incident
 "Vijayawada fire: Andhra CM announces Rs 50-lakh ex-gratia to kin of 10 dead")
