Mumbai Kamala Mills fire LIVE: All 14 died of suffocation, only minor injuries found on bodies during autopsy, says doctor
While the cause of the fire has yet not been identified, it is believed to have started off at some under-construction site of the restaurant which is at the roof of the building.
Deeply anguished to learn about the tragic #KamalaMills fire. Praying for the injured & families who lost loved ones. Mumbaikars expect a speedy investigation followed by FIRs against negligent/colluding officials. No more empty platitudes 😡
BMC officials are responsible for the murder of people in #KamalaMills fire, second such incident in two weeks, when will the BMC wake up?: Kirit Somaiya,BJP Mumbai MP pic.twitter.com/4t73av8nO8
#KamalaMillsFire -- Anyone found guilty of negligence should be punished. BMC cannot escape the responsibility since this has happened in their domain: Anand Geete, Shiv Sena MP & Union Minister #KamalaMillspic.twitter.com/ddJ5mK8b1e
"It is very unfortunate that many people were killed in the fire that broke out in the Kamala Mills compound in Mumbai today. I share the grief of the victims' families. The incident should be investigated thoroughly and those responsible should be punished severely," Congress President Rahul Gandhi tweeted in Marathi.
Dec 29, 11:41 AM (IST)
"Local bodies cannot just say we have given the licences and now we hold no responsibility. There has to be an accountability," the former Telecom Minister Milind Deora told CNN-News18.
Dec 29, 11:34 AM (IST)
The fire broke out at 1 Above, a Mojo's Bistro spokesperson told Firstpost.
"The fire was set off not at Mojo’s but 1 Above next door; this pub had stored cooking gas cylinders on its rooftop. The fire then spread to Mojo’s and London Taxi," he said.
Dec 29, 11:31 AM (IST)
A general view of the restaurants destroyed in a fire in Mumbai. (Image Courtesy: Reuters)
Dec 29, 11:27 AM (IST)
A local Mumbai MLA admits to corruption, says there is nothing much we can do about it, reports CNN-News18.
Dec 29, 11:25 AM (IST)
MoS Home Hansraj Ahir spoke to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and inquired about the Kamala Mills fire incident, reports ANI.
Dec 29, 11:20 AM (IST)
It’s really sad to see 15 people die and 14 injured due to the callous attitude of the owners of a restaurant. Nothing can be more tragic than this. My heart goes out to the families who lost their dear ones & I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured. #KamalaMillsFirepic.twitter.com/T89Xn5SPn9
Firefighters inspect the restaurants destroyed in a fire in Mumbai. (Image Courtesy: Reuters)
Dec 29, 11:06 AM (IST)
I made several complaints regarding illegal structures in #KamalaMills' premises, but the BMC replied that there is nothing wrong here: Mangesh Kalaskar, Activist #Mumbaipic.twitter.com/npv20egqmN
"A case of culpable homicide and negligence has been registered against restaurant owners and managers. Three to four people have been named in the FIR. Arrests are yet to be made," Deepak Deoraj, DCP PRO of Mumbai Police told CNN-News18.
Dec 29, 11:01 AM (IST)
BMC Commissioner has visited #KamlaMills in the midnight itself and has taken stock of the situation. Asked him to take strong action against erring officials immediately.
Dr Rajesh Dhere who conducted post-mortem told CNN-News18 that people would not have been confined to a room without ventilation, then they could have been alive with no injuries. There were only minor abrasions on their bodies and people died due to asphyxia.
Dec 29, 10:50 AM (IST)
A firefighter rests amidst debris at a restaurant destroyed in a fire in Mumbai. (Image Courtesy: Reuters)
Dec 29, 10:44 AM (IST)
Disturbing news of the fire at #KamalaMills. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the injured.
#KamalaMillsFire -- It's not just BMC, fire department, police and all others who give permission are responsible. I will try to raise it in the Parliament. There should be a judicial investigation into the incident: Arvind Sawant, Shiv Sena #KamalaMillspic.twitter.com/OK7aYMVOUH
"All our teams are in the hospitals with the police, the investigation will happen but for now what is important is to help the injured and to help the families who lost their lives," Sanjay Raut, a Shiv Sena member told CNN-News18.
Dec 29, 10:34 AM (IST)
A visual from last night:
Firefighters try to extinguish a fire at a restaurant in Mumbai. (Picture Courtesy: Reuters)
Dec 29, 10:24 AM (IST)
After the fire broke out last night, eight fire engines, three jetties and five water tankers were rushed to the spot to control the fire.
Dec 29, 10:21 AM (IST)
Some portion of the rooftop restaurant '1 Above' was illegal. A notice was also sent to the restaurant by the BMC regarding the illegal construction, reports CNN-News18.
Dec 29, 10:18 AM (IST)
Hope authorities wake up now. #KamalaMills was a disaster waiting to happen. This is what happens when human greed is way beyond value for human life. Going to that compound is a nightmare. Sometimes you get stuck while walking!!!
"During post-mortem, we have found there were burnt injuries and most of them died due to suffocation. Few patients were shifted to private hospital, they are stable now," Dr Avinash Supe, Dean, KEM Hospital told CNN-News18.
Dec 29, 10:07 AM (IST)
Deeply saddened to know about fire in #kamlamills restaurant. My heartfelt condolences to the families of all 15 Mumbaikars who lost their lives in the fire.#kamalamillsfire
Disturbing to know about the loss of lives in unfortunate #KamalaMills fire incident in Mumbai. My thoughts are with the families who lost their loved ones and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. Directed the BMC Commissioner to conduct an in-depth enquiry.
"In a matter of seconds, the fire spread quickly. There was a narrow entrance, every few minutes we could hear explosions. We barely managed to escape," Sulbha Arora, a survivor of Kamala Mills fire told CNN-News18.
Dec 29, 09:55 AM (IST)
The '1 Above' 'restaurant had no emergency exits when the fire broke out, according to sources quoted CNN-News18.
highlights
A massive fire at a restaurant at the Kamala Mills compound in Mumbai's Lower Parel area has reportedly left 15 dead and several injured. Reports suggest most of those dead are women.
While the cause of the fire has yet not been identified, it is believed to have started off at some under-construction site of a restaurant located at the top floor of the building.
"It is very unfortunate that many people were killed in the fire that broke out in the Kamala Mills compound in Mumbai today. I share the grief of the victims' families. The incident should be investigated thoroughly and those responsible should be punished severely," Congress President Rahul Gandhi tweeted in Marathi.
"Local bodies cannot just say we have given the licences and now we hold no responsibility. There has to be an accountability," the former Telecom Minister Milind Deora told CNN-News18.
The fire broke out at 1 Above, a Mojo's Bistro spokesperson told Firstpost.
"The fire was set off not at Mojo’s but 1 Above next door; this pub had stored cooking gas cylinders on its rooftop. The fire then spread to Mojo’s and London Taxi," he said.
A general view of the restaurants destroyed in a fire in Mumbai. (Image Courtesy: Reuters)
A local Mumbai MLA admits to corruption, says there is nothing much we can do about it, reports CNN-News18.
MoS Home Hansraj Ahir spoke to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and inquired about the Kamala Mills fire incident, reports ANI.
Firefighters inspect the restaurants destroyed in a fire in Mumbai. (Image Courtesy: Reuters)
"A case of culpable homicide and negligence has been registered against restaurant owners and managers. Three to four people have been named in the FIR. Arrests are yet to be made," Deepak Deoraj, DCP PRO of Mumbai Police told CNN-News18.
Dr Rajesh Dhere who conducted post-mortem told CNN-News18 that people would not have been confined to a room without ventilation, then they could have been alive with no injuries. There were only minor abrasions on their bodies and people died due to asphyxia.
A firefighter rests amidst debris at a restaurant destroyed in a fire in Mumbai. (Image Courtesy: Reuters)
"All our teams are in the hospitals with the police, the investigation will happen but for now what is important is to help the injured and to help the families who lost their lives," Sanjay Raut, a Shiv Sena member told CNN-News18.
A visual from last night:
Firefighters try to extinguish a fire at a restaurant in Mumbai. (Picture Courtesy: Reuters)
After the fire broke out last night, eight fire engines, three jetties and five water tankers were rushed to the spot to control the fire.
Some portion of the rooftop restaurant '1 Above' was illegal. A notice was also sent to the restaurant by the BMC regarding the illegal construction, reports CNN-News18.
"During post-mortem, we have found there were burnt injuries and most of them died due to suffocation. Few patients were shifted to private hospital, they are stable now," Dr Avinash Supe, Dean, KEM Hospital told CNN-News18.
Here are the details of causalities reported so far:
Dead
Jeet (49), Preeti (36), Tejal, Pramila, Vishva (23), Veena (28), Kavita (36), Paroli (30), Dhairya (26), Manisha (30), Yasha (27), 3 others unknown
Critical
Shefali, Khushboo
Condition stable
Rohan (22), Abhishek (22) Deep (31), Utsav (27), Anita (30), Siddharth (24), Divya (24), Neha (28), Neh (20), Shankra, Jeet (21), Yash (22)
"In a matter of seconds, the fire spread quickly. There was a narrow entrance, every few minutes we could hear explosions. We barely managed to escape," Sulbha Arora, a survivor of Kamala Mills fire told CNN-News18.
The '1 Above' 'restaurant had no emergency exits when the fire broke out, according to sources quoted CNN-News18.