Pune Commissioner of Police Amitabh Gupta says bodies found at SII facility are so charred that they can't be identified.
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Serum Institute Fire LIVE Updates: At Least 5 Dead in Fire at Vaccine Maker's Under-Construction Building in Pune
Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: Five people were killed as a massive fire fire broke out at an under-construction building at the Serum Institute of India's Manjari premises in Pune. Pune's Mayor Murlidhar Mohol said the five whose charred bodies were found were perhaps construction workers. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained but it is being speculated that welding work caused the fire, he said.
The company's CEO earlier said there was no loss of lives, but later revised his statement after the deaths were confirmed. He said there was no impact on the Covishield vaccine making process as the fire was in a facility away from the place where the anti-coronavirus vaccines are made. Deputy Commissioner of Police Namrata Patil told PTI the fire broke out at 2.45 pm on the fourth and fifth floor of the SEZ 3 building in the Serum Institute premises.
The company's CEO earlier said there was no loss of lives, but later revised his statement after the deaths were confirmed. He said there was no impact on the Covishield vaccine making process as the fire was in a facility away from the place where the anti-coronavirus vaccines are made. Deputy Commissioner of Police Namrata Patil told PTI the fire broke out at 2.45 pm on the fourth and fifth floor of the SEZ 3 building in the Serum Institute premises.
Anguished to learn about the unfortunate news of loss of lives due to the fire break out at SII's facility in Pune. My thoughts & prayers with the bereaved families. Appreciate efforts of Pune City Police & Fire Department to bring the fire under control.
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Five charred bodies recovered from Serum Institute of India (SII) building where fire broke out in afternoon: Fire official.
Those Dead May Be Construction Workers: Mayor | The five people who died, were perhaps the workers at the under-construction building. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained but it is being speculated that welding, that was going on at the building, caused the fire: Pune Mayor Murlidhar Mohol
5 Bodies Found: Pune Mayor | Four people were evacuated from the building but when it came under control, five bodies were found by our jawans, says Pune Mayor Murlidhar Mohol on fire at Serum Institute of India.
Lives Lost in SII Fire | We have just received some distressing updates; upon further investigation we have learnt that there has unfortunately been some loss of life at the incident. We are deeply saddened and offer our deepest condolences to the family members of the departed: SII CEO Adar Poonawalla.
READ | 'Multiple Buildings In Reserve': Adar Poonawalla's Reassurance on Covishield After Serum Institute Fire
A major fire broke out at a facility of the Serum Institute of India, the Pune-based manufacturer of vaccines, on Thursday afternoon after 2 pm but it was brought under control in around two hours.
As per the information we've received, the fire is under control. There have been no casualties so far. The fire had not broken out at the COVID vaccine unit: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray.
Fire at the Serum Institute of India building is under control, cooling process is underway. No casualty reported, cause of the fire is still unknown: Prashant Ranpise, Chief fire officer, Pune Municipal Corporation.
As per the information we've received, the fire is under control. There have been no casualties so far. The fire had not broken out at the COVID vaccine unit: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, on fire at Serum Institute of India.
No Loss of Covishield: Adar Poonawalla | I would like to reassure all governments and the public that there would be no loss of COVISHIELD production due to multiple production buildings that I had kept in reserve to deal with such contingencies at Serum Institute. Thank you very much Pune City Police & Fire Department: SII CEO Adar Poonawalla.
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READ | Serum Institute of India Fire: 3 Rescued After Major Blaze in Pune, No Impact on Covishield Production
A major fire broke out at the Serum Institute of India in Pune on Thursday afternoon around 2 pm.
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Maha Govt Orders Inquiry | Maharashtra government orders an inquiry into the fire incident that occurred at a building at Serum Institute of India, Pune.
No Lives Lost: Adar Poonawalla | Thank you everyone for your concern and prayers. So far the most important thing is that there have been no lives lost or major injuries due to the fire, despite a few floors being destroyed: SII CEO Adar Poonawalla.
Fire fighting operation underway at the under-construction building at Serum Institute of India in Pune, where a fire broke out this afternoon. At least 10 fire tenders present at the spot. Vaccines and the vaccine manufacturing plant are safe.
Fire broke out at Manjri plant. Production wasn't done there but preparation was on to begin it at a later stage. Building has been vacated but we're re-checking. No problem at vaccine plant/storage: Pune Police Commissioner
Covid-19 vaccine 'Covishield' stock is safe. It was not kept in the facility where fire was reported. Nine people have been rescued so far.
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar reviewed the fire in Serum Institute over the phone.
Preparation for production of BCG vaccination was on in the facility. It is likely that fire dousing operations will get over in an hour
According to preliminary information, all people have been evacuated from the building. Second check is on to see if anyone is still inside. All aspects being investigated.
One team of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been moved to site of the incident.
CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray is in touch with the Pune Municipal Commissioner and is taking complete on-ground updates. He has directed the state machinery to coordinate and ensure that the situation is under control: CMO Maharashtra.
The incident of fire at the Serum Institute of India took place at Manjri Plant. It will not affect the production of vaccine: Sources
Prime Facie Reason Suspected to be Short Circuit | Fire at the SII building occurred at around 2 pm. 15 fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The fire has been doused, however, one person still remains stuck in the building. Prima facie reason to the fire is suspected to be short circuit: Pune Collector Saurabh Rao.
Fire at Serum Institute of India. (Image: News18)
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