Gujarat news: Massive fire broke out in Orchid Apartment, Ahmedabad | Watch

Gujarat: A fire erupted in the Orchid apartment in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The fire has been brought under control. Twenty fire tenders were dispatched to manage the situation, reported ANI.

Hotel fire in Kolkata

A similar incident was reported in Kolkata recently. On Tuesday, a massive fire broke out in a hotel in Kolkata, killing 14. The fire that broke out in a hotel near Falpatti Machhua in central Kolkata.

“This fire incident took place at around 8:15 p.m. at the premises of Rituraj Hotel. Fourteen bodies have been recovered, and several people have been rescued by the teams,” Manoj Kumar Verma, Kolkata Police Commissioner told ANI.

"The fire is under control, and rescue is underway. Further investigation is underway. A special team has also been formed for the investigation," he added

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 each for the injured.

“Anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire mishap in Kolkata. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,” the Prime Minister’s Office posted on X.

Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over the incident.

“My heart goes out to the victims of the fire incident that took place at a private hotel (Rituraj) in Burra Bazar area. I monitored the rescue and fire fight operations throughout the night and mobilised maximal fire brigade services in the area. 14 died eventually in total because there were combustible materials stored inside. Investigation has been ordered. My condolences to the victim families and solidarity for all affected," Mamata Banerjee wrote on X.

The West Bengal government has also announced to provide an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh each to the families of deceased, while the injured persons will get ₹50,000, reported ANI.