Toddler & 87-year-old factory owner among 8 charred to death in a fire at Solapur towel-making unit
Kolhapur: Eight people, including a one-and-a-half-year-old child, lost their lives in a major fire that engulfed a factory in the Akkalkot Road MIDC during the early hours of Sunday.
The victims included four family members of the factory owner and four members of a worker's family who lived on the premises.
The fire broke out between 3.30am and 4am, with initial investigations pointing to an electrical short circuit. The Solapur Municipal Corporation's fire brigade responded promptly, with initial support from a nearby NTPC plant fire tender. All other fire tenders from the Solapur Municipal Corporation also reached the spot.
The rescue operation faced challenges as the entrance to the Central Textile Company was blocked by a religious structure that had been erected by the factory owner's family. The firefighters had to access the building via ladder and create an alternative entry by breaking a 20ft back wall. Despite rescuing three people initially, dense smoke and flames prevented further immediate rescues.
The operation resulted in injuries to three firefighters, including chief fire officer Rakesh Salunkhe.
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The firemen sustained burns to their palms and faces despite wearing specialised protective gear. Despite their injuries, the firemen persisted with the rescue efforts until completion.
Around 8am, three bodies were retrieved — Mehtab Bagwan (51), Hina Bagwan (35), and Salman Bagwan (18). Later, at 3pm, rescuers recovered the bodies of Usman Mansuri (87), Anas Mansuri (24), Shika Mansuri (24), Yusuf Mansuri (1.5), and Ayesha Bagwan (45).
The factory, established by Usman Mansuri, manufactured bath and hand towels. While the deceased with the Mansuri surname belong to the owner's family, those named Bagwan belong to the worker's family.
According to Sadashiv Paddune, sub-divisional officer of Solapur collector's office, the factory occupied 10-12 gunthas (one gunta is 1,000 sqft) of land. Local residents reported hearing a loud noise, likely from the electrical fault. The fire raged for six to seven hours, with recovery operations lasting 10-12 hours. A distant relative identified the owner's family's remains, with no immediate family members surviving.
The fire caused extensive damage to raw materials and machinery, with losses estimated at Rs 1 crore. The premises included living quarters for both the owners and residential workers.
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