Over 140 people were also injured as a massive fire swept through the government-run ESIC Kamgar Hospital located in Marol, suburban Andheri last evening. The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) has already rescued around 46 people mostly patients till 6 pm. "The building is a five-floor structure and the blaze erupted on the fourth floor," the official said.Meanwhile, the government has announced Rs 10 lakh each as compensation for the next of the kin of those who died in the fire.
At least six people are believed to be dead after a According to MFB official, there was fire and smoke on the first floor which gradually spread to other upper floors of the hospital located in Marol in Andheri East. For reprint rights: Syndications TodayCopyright © 2020 Living Media India Limited. A fire brigade official said the blaze at the hospital was reported at 4.03 pm and it was extinguished at 7.35 pm.
ESIC is under the administrative control of Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India. The death toll in Mumbai's Andheri fire incident went up to eight on Tuesday (December 18). The deceased included a two-month-old baby undergoing treatment at the hospital, Hindustan Times reported. One of the victims is a six-month-old baby.Over 140 people were also injured as a massive fire swept through the government-run Eight to 10 fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The baby is yet to be identified. Eight people were killed and 106 injured after a level-3 fire broke out at Employee State Insurance (ESIC) Kamgar hospital in Mumbai's Andheri, ANI reported. The fire was reported around 4.20pm which was declared level four at 4:54pm. Instructed police officials, fire marshals and concerned officers to prioritise the well-being of the all patients involved on site.”Meanwhile, people were advised to avoid taking the MIDC-SEEPZ route to make way for emergency vehicles.Disaster Management Department Fire In ESIC Hospital Building,Andheri East Date: 17.12.2018. ESI-PGIMSR Andheri The Employee's State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is a statutory body constituted to administer the ESI scheme. "Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Labour and Employment, Santosh Kumar Gangwar announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives in the accident, Rs 2 lakh each for those who have serious injuries and Rs 1 lakh each for those with minor injuries," a labour ministry statement said.Gangwar along with secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment and Director General, ESIC would be visiting the hospital on Tuesday to oversee relief work and meet the victims and their families.On Tuesday a section of the staff of the ESIC Kamgar Hospital staged a protest alleging inadequate facilities.The exact cause of the blaze was being ascertained.Copyright © 2020 Living Media India Limited. Many are believed to be trapped in government run hospital in Andheri East where a level 4 was reported on Monday afternoon. Maharashtra Minister Vinod Tawde tweeted: “Rescue operation underway to safeguard the individuals trapped in the fire that broke out at ESIC Kamgaar Hospital, Andheri. She was brought dead to the Holy Spirit Hospital. A fire brigade official said the blaze at the hospital was reported at 4.03 pm and it was extinguished at 7.35 pm. Eight to 10 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
Fire in Andheri today: Major fire breaks out at Mumbai ESIC hospital, several injured | Mumbai News - Times of India A five-month-old baby girl is among the deceased.
(Photos: ANI)Mumbai: Six-month-old child among 8 killed in Andheri hospital fire, 140 injured Two persons were killed and 106 injured as a massive fire engulfed a hospital in suburban Andheri area of Mumbai on Monday, the fire department said. A number of doctors, nurses, and patients are feared trapped in the ESIC Kamgar Hospital, the department said. Initially, the level of fire was three which later became four due to high intensity. ESI is one of the Largest social security scheme in SouthEast asia. At least six people are believed to be dead after a fire broke out at ESIC Hospital in Andheri East. Mumbai: Fire at ESIC Kamgar Hospital in Andheri - death toll rises to five Prashant Sapkale, assistant commissioner of K East said that there are smoke and there is possibility that more people will be trapped. For reprint rights: One fireman was also injured during the rescue operations.