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India Gazette
19-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Mumbai: Fire in scanning machine at Maharashtra Assembly brought under control
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 19 (ANI): A fire broke out in the security scanning machine at the Maharashtra Assembly on Monday evening. However, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar informed that it was subsequently brought under control. The cause fire was short circuit in the scanning machine. Sharing details of the incident, the Speaker of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, in a social media post on X, said, 'A fire broke out due to a short circuit in the scanning machine in the reception area of Vidhan Bhavan. But now the fire has been brought under control.' Meanwhile, in a different incident, at least eight people died in Maharashtra's Solapur after a fire broke out at a factory in the MIDC area in the early hours of Sunday. Three fire officials including Chief Fire Officer were injured while trying to control the fire that broke out in a factory in Maharashtra's Solapur, officials said on Monday. Speaking to ANI, Chief Fire officer Rakesh Salunkhe said that the firefighting operation went on for 15-17 hours. He further confirmed that the cooling operations are still underway. 'We received a call yesterday at 4 am that a house on Akalkot road in the MIDC area has caught fire... After reaching the spot, it was found that a factory was on fire. All the firefighting vehicles were deployed,' Chief Fire Officer Rakesh Salunkhe said. 'The firefighting operation went on for 15-17 hours. We rescued three people during this time. Till 4-4.15 pm, we had rescued five people... They were sent to the civil hospital. So far, around eight people have died. The firefighting operation is complete, and cooling operations are ongoing... Three of the fire officials, including me, are also injured,' he added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives in the incident. Prime Minister also announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia compensation to be given to the next of kin of each deceased. 'Pained by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Solapur, Maharashtra. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. 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,' PMO said in a post on X. In the past few days, several incidents of fire have been reported across various parts of the country. On Sunday, at least 17 people, including eight children, lost their lives after a massive fire broke out in a building in Gulzar Houz area of Hyderabad city in Telangana. (ANI)
India Gazette
19-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
3 firefighters injured in Solapur fire incident
Solapur (Maharashtra) [India], May 19 (ANI): Three fire officials including Chief Fire Officer were injured while trying to control the fire that broke out in a factory in Maharashtra's Solapur, officials said on Monday. Speaking to ANI, Chief Fire officer Rakesh Salunkhe said that the firefighting operation went on for 15-17 hours. He further confirmed that the cooling operations are still underway. At least eight people died in the Solapur fire that broke out in the early hours of Sunday. 'We received a call yesterday at 4 am that a house on Akalkot road in the MIDC area has caught fire... After reaching the spot, it was found that a factory was on fire. All the firefighting vehicles were deployed,' Chief Fire Officer Rakesh Salunkhe said. 'The firefighting operation went on for 15-17 hours. We rescued three people during this time. Till 4-4.15 pm, we had rescued five people... They were sent to the civil hospital. So far, around eight people have died. The firefighting operation is complete, and cooling operations are ongoing... Three of the fire officials, including me, are also injured,' he added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives in the incident. Prime Minister also announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia compensation to be given to the next of kin of each deceased. 'Pained by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Solapur, Maharashtra. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. 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,' PMO said in a post on X. (ANI)
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Time of India
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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Access all TV channels anywhere, anytime Techno Mag Learn More Undo 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.
