May 28th 2024.
In Mumbai's bustling Dharavi slum area on Tuesday, a fire broke out at an industrial compound, leaving six people with burn injuries. According to officials, the injured individuals were quickly taken to the nearby Sion hospital, which is run by the city's civic authorities.
The blaze started around 3:45am in two structures, one of three storeys and the other of four, located at the Ashok Mill Compound in the Kala Qila region of Dharavi. A civic official stated that the fire was contained to these two buildings, which housed wooden materials, garment stock, furniture, and machinery.
Reports indicate that the injured individuals, aged between 22 and 28 years, sustained varying degrees of burns. Two of them suffered burns covering 30-50% of their bodies, while the other two had 8-10% burns. Thankfully, a fifth individual only suffered a minor injury to his hand and was discharged after receiving treatment.
The fire required the response of at least five fire engines, along with water tankers and other firefighting vehicles, which were all promptly dispatched to the scene. It took over four hours for the blaze to be fully extinguished, with the fire department finally declaring it under control by 8:10am.
Authorities suspect that the fire originated from a garment unit within the compound, which specialized in making frocks and other types of clothing. Along with the fire department, the city police, staff from the local civic ward, and ambulances also arrived at the site to assist with the situation.
As of now, the fire has been successfully put out, and cooling operations are currently underway to ensure that there are no remaining hot spots. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
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