Ahmedabad godown fire tragedy: 6 charred to death, CM Rupani announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia

New Delhi: At least 6 people were reportedly charred to death in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad after major blaze broke out at a textile godown in Ganeshnagar locality near Pirana dumping yard in the city.

According to reports, the godown storing chemicals collapsed after a powerful explosion ripped through it. The fire was so intense that victims couldn’t escape from the godown.

The fire apparently broke out probably due to electricity short circuit or by spark of bidi or cigarette. After fire broke out, 12 people were rescued from godown.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the loss of lives in fire tragedy.

“Anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire in a godown in Ahmedabad. Condolences to the bereaved families. Prayers with the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to the affected”, Modi tweeted.

Anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire in a godown in Ahmedabad. Condolences to the bereaved families. Prayers with the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to the affected.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 4, 2020

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani announced ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the families of each victim and deputed 2 senior officials for investigation into tragedy.

Deeply saddened by the news of Ahmedabad fire tragedy. Instructed officials to do needful. My prayers are with all those affected. May those who have been injured recover at the earliest. I pray for the departed souls. Om Shanti.

— Vijay Rupani (@vijayrupanibjp) November 4, 2020

CM Shri @vijayrupanibjp announces ex-gratia of Rs.4 lakh to the families of each victim of Ahmedabad fire mishap and deputed two senior officials for the investigation of the tragedy.

— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) November 4, 2020

Speaking on the fire tragedy, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Ashok Munia said that the rescue operation was carried out on war-footing.
“The chemical godown building caved in following an explosion. We have initiated an inquiry into this incident”, DCP Ashok Munia said.