At least 14 killed in Dhanbad fire incident; PM Modi announces Rs 2-lakh ex-gratia for kin of dead

New Delhi: At least 14 people lost their lives including three children in a massive fire that erupted at an apartment in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad district Tuesday evening.

Also, several people were feared trapped in the building identified as ‘Ashirwad Towers’ while attempts were being made to douse the fire amid a frantic rescue effort.

According to reports, as many as 18 people were rescued and rushed to the nearest Patliputra Nursing Home by the authorities where they are undergoing treatment.

Jharkhand | Visuals from outside Dhanbad apartment where a massive fire broke out. Rescue operation is still underway at the site. pic.twitter.com/3aZZ1MnbPn

— ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2023

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren expressed condolences over the death of the people in Dhanbad’s Ashirwad Tower Apartment.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren expresses condolences over the death of people due to fire in Dhanbad’s Ashirwad Tower Apartment

“The district administration is working on a war footing and treatment is being provided to those injured in the accident,” tweets Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren pic.twitter.com/k6eEdqUPG9

— ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the death of people in the fire incident and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lahk for the next-of-kin of the dead.

Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire in Dhanbad. My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 31, 2023

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