Mumbai Kamala Mills fire LIVE: Will conduct audits, cancel licences of violators, says Mumbai's chief fire officer
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.
- The fire broke out in Kamala Mills complex around 12:30 am.
- 14 people died and 21 people were reported injured.
- Autopsy reports have revealed that all the 14 deaths were due to suffocation.
- Police have detained two of the three people booked under section 337 and 338
- An FIR has been lodged against the '1 Above' restaurant owner.
"Saddened to read about the fire at Kamala mills and the loss of life. Condolences to all families affected. Safety regulations in our city have to be strengthened and adhered to," Farhan Akhtar tweets.
Dec 29, 02:51 PM (IST)
Building complexes that have come up in mill compounds in Mumbai have become death threats, BJP MP Kirit Somaiya said in the Lok Sabha today, alleging collusion between municipal authorities and their owners for violation of fire regulations.
Somaiya claimed that the building ran the pub illegally and recalled that 12 labourers had died in fire incidents recently in the western metropolis.
(With inputs from PTI.)
Dec 29, 02:34 PM (IST)
#KamalaMills -- Mumbai's chief fire officer (in-charge) KV Heervale on #KamalaMillsFire: Now audits will be conducted in Mumbai and if such blatant violations are found then licenses of such places will be cancelled. pic.twitter.com/KIfPVAS1yf
Building complexes that have come up in mill compounds in Mumbai have become death threats, BJP MP Kirit Somaiya said in the Lok Sabha today, alleging collusion between municipal authorities and their owners for violation of fire regulations.
Somaiya claimed that the building ran the pub illegally and recalled that 12 labourers had died in fire incidents recently in the western metropolis.
(With inputs from PTI.)
Dec 29, 02:23 PM (IST)
"Saddened to read about the fire at Kamala mills and the loss of life. Condolences to all families affected. Safety regulations in our city have to be strengthened and adhered to," Farhan Akhtar tweets.
"Each time I see a fire taking place&people dying, it angers me a lot & I feel I have miserably failed in my endeavour to stop such fire incidents. I would blame judiciary and government for this," Neelam Krishnamoorthy, President, Association of victims of Uphaar tragedy, told CNN-News18.
"Whatever happened at the Kamala Mills, it is certainly BMC's fault. They did not take any preventive measures. The tragedy must be investigated," BJP MP Kirit Somaiya told CNN-News18.
Dec 29, 01:47 PM (IST)
"I cannot be aware of all that is happening in Mumbai," Mumbai Mayor Vishvanath Mahadeshwar told CNN-News18.
Dec 29, 01:41 PM (IST)
Police have booked Hratesh Sanghvi, Jigar Sanghvi and Abhijeet Manka of C Grade Hospitality, which manages the pub, along with others, under various charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Two of those booked have been detained.
They are also charged IPC sections 337 (causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 338 (causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others).
Two restaurants — One Above - owned by Sanghvi, and Mojo's Bistro — operated on the fourth floor of the building where reportedly the fire broke out last night. According to CNN-News18, the open space of '1 Above' and 'Mojo’s Bistro' was demolished by the BMC in August 2017.
Mojo's Bistro, in an official statement, has expressed grief and condolences to victims' families.
Dec 29, 01:12 PM (IST)
BMC has released old documents which show that the municipal corporation had served three notices to '1 Above' restaurant, reported CNN-News18.
"If BMC collects taxes from every house, it's their responsibility to ensure the safety of every house and every shop. They can't escape accountability," Satyapal Singh told CNN-News18.
Dec 29, 12:58 PM (IST)
Union Minister and former Mumbai Police Commissioner Satyapal Singh to CNN-News18 on #KamalaMillsFire -- It's the rampant corruption which is responsible for these deaths. Existing laws and their implementation must be reviewed. #KamalaMillspic.twitter.com/F6j7aVXXjJ
I have been to #KamalaMills , it is like a bhool bhulaiaya, has narrow lanes. So obviously there has been negligence: Jaya Bachchan,RS MP pic.twitter.com/y1m2UORUff
The fire brigade has rescued at least 35 injured persons, who were trapped inside the hotel last night.
Dec 29, 12:27 PM (IST)
Shiv Sena's Arvind Sawant has raised the Kamala Mills fire issue in the Lok Sabha, adding the guilty must be punished. While demanding a judicial probe into the tragedy, he said that all other buildings must be audited, reported CNN-News18.
Dec 29, 12:18 PM (IST)
Almost all died to asphyxiation, none of them have died to flames but due to fumes. A proper evacuation plan could have avoided this: Dr. Harish Pathak,Forensic dept head,KEM Hospital #KamlaMillsFirepic.twitter.com/ymgiibrQ7e
"We have ordered an enquiry into the matter. 14 people have lost their lives and it is a serious matter," Mumbai Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar told CNN-News18.
Until now, 14 people have died of suffocation and 21 people are reportedly injured in the fire that broke out at Kamala Mills compound in Mumbai last night.
Dec 29, 11:58 AM (IST)
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 😡
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.
A quick recap:
- The fire broke out in Kamala Mills complex around 12:30 am.
- 14 people died and 21 people were reported injured.
- Autopsy reports have revealed that all the 14 deaths were due to suffocation.
- Police have detained two of the three people booked under section 337 and 338
- An FIR has been lodged against the '1 Above' restaurant owner.
"Saddened to read about the fire at Kamala mills and the loss of life. Condolences to all families affected. Safety regulations in our city have to be strengthened and adhered to," Farhan Akhtar tweets.
Building complexes that have come up in mill compounds in Mumbai have become death threats, BJP MP Kirit Somaiya said in the Lok Sabha today, alleging collusion between municipal authorities and their owners for violation of fire regulations.
Somaiya claimed that the building ran the pub illegally and recalled that 12 labourers had died in fire incidents recently in the western metropolis.
(With inputs from PTI.)
Building complexes that have come up in mill compounds in Mumbai have become death threats, BJP MP Kirit Somaiya said in the Lok Sabha today, alleging collusion between municipal authorities and their owners for violation of fire regulations.
Somaiya claimed that the building ran the pub illegally and recalled that 12 labourers had died in fire incidents recently in the western metropolis.
(With inputs from PTI.)
"Saddened to read about the fire at Kamala mills and the loss of life. Condolences to all families affected. Safety regulations in our city have to be strengthened and adhered to," Farhan Akhtar tweets.
"Each time I see a fire taking place&people dying, it angers me a lot & I feel I have miserably failed in my endeavour to stop such fire incidents. I would blame judiciary and government for this," Neelam Krishnamoorthy, President, Association of victims of Uphaar tragedy, told CNN-News18.
"Whatever happened at the Kamala Mills, it is certainly BMC's fault. They did not take any preventive measures. The tragedy must be investigated," BJP MP Kirit Somaiya told CNN-News18.
"I cannot be aware of all that is happening in Mumbai," Mumbai Mayor Vishvanath Mahadeshwar told CNN-News18.
Police have booked Hratesh Sanghvi, Jigar Sanghvi and Abhijeet Manka of C Grade Hospitality, which manages the pub, along with others, under various charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Two of those booked have been detained.
They are also charged IPC sections 337 (causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others) and 338 (causing grievous hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others).
(With inputs from PTI)
Two restaurants — One Above - owned by Sanghvi, and Mojo's Bistro — operated on the fourth floor of the building where reportedly the fire broke out last night. According to CNN-News18, the open space of '1 Above' and 'Mojo’s Bistro' was demolished by the BMC in August 2017.
Mojo's Bistro, in an official statement, has expressed grief and condolences to victims' families.
BMC has released old documents which show that the municipal corporation had served three notices to '1 Above' restaurant, reported CNN-News18.
"If BMC collects taxes from every house, it's their responsibility to ensure the safety of every house and every shop. They can't escape accountability," Satyapal Singh told CNN-News18.
The BMC documents reviewed by CNN-News18 show that no norms were flouted. The report says there were no irregularities.
The fire brigade has rescued at least 35 injured persons, who were trapped inside the hotel last night.
Shiv Sena's Arvind Sawant has raised the Kamala Mills fire issue in the Lok Sabha, adding the guilty must be punished. While demanding a judicial probe into the tragedy, he said that all other buildings must be audited, reported CNN-News18.
"We have ordered an enquiry into the matter. 14 people have lost their lives and it is a serious matter," Mumbai Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar told CNN-News18.
Until now, 14 people have died of suffocation and 21 people are reportedly injured in the fire that broke out at Kamala Mills compound in Mumbai last night.