India: 27 Killed, Including Children, as Fire Razes Down an Entertainment Joint

 

Fire trucks in a fire raze

Twenty-seven people have been confirmed dead after a huge fire broke out at an entertainment joint on Saturday, May 25. Authorities in India said rescue is still ongoing. Photo: Reuters. Source: Twitter What caused the fire incident? A senior government official said many people are still trapped in the building that was hosting a family entertainment event. He said the fire killed 27, including children, with many others seriously injured. He disclosed that more than 300 people were in the two-storey structure when the blaze broke out, as it was a holiday weekend. “People got trapped as a temporary structure at the facility collapsed near the entrance, making it difficult for the people to come out,” the senior official said, as reported by BBC. He pointed out that the government would take the necessary action against those responsible for the fore, including the premises owners. "Our focus is on rescue operations and saving lives. We will ensure strict action is taken against the people who are responsible for this incident," he added. What Narendra Modi said Television images showed a massive fire engulfing the TRP game zone and thick clouds of smoke emanating from the site. The entire structure was gutted in the blaze, and police officials at the local civil hospital said some of the bodies were charred beyond recognition.  In a statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sympathised with the affected families, pointing out that the local administration was working to provide assistance to them. "Extremely distressed by the fire mishap in Rajkot. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones," Modi said in the post.. 

by  Amos Khaemba