18 workers dead in fire at Pune factory, dozen missing, 8 firetenders on spot
As soon as the fire department was alerted, at least 3-4 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flame. According to initial reports, 15-20 workers, including a few women, were said to be trapped inside the building when the fire broke out.
Jun 07, 2021, 18:56 PM IST
Delhi Anaj Mandi fire: Court sends co-owners, manager to 13-day judicial custody
The court today also noted that there were illegal factories operating in that building without any clearance from the concerned authorities.
Dec 23, 2019, 13:13 PM IST
Fire breaks out in 7-storey building in Mumbai's Dharavi
A massive fire broke out in a high-rise building near Ganesh Temple in Dharavi late on Sunday evening.
Jul 08, 2018, 23:20 PM IST
Massive fire breaks out inside Patel Chambers in Mumbai's Fort area
It took 16 fire engines, 11 tankers and 150 firemen to bravely battle the blaze and bring it under control.
Jun 09, 2018, 06:17 AM IST
At least three killed after fire breaks out in Ahmedabad's grocery shop
At least three people were killed and several feared trapped after fire broke out in a grocery shop in the city's Naranpura locality.
Jan 09, 2018, 09:08 AM IST
Kamal Haasan escapes fire tragedy at home, 'lungs full of smoke' says actor
Popular actor cum filmmaker Kamal Haasan had a narrow escape from a fire accident which took place at his residence on Friday night. The veteran took to Twitter and thanked his fans for the unconditional love and support.
Apr 08, 2017, 09:47 AM IST
Fire at Presidency University, no casualties
A fire broke out at the Presidency University here on Monday but there were no casualties, the fire department said.
Jan 16, 2017, 16:00 PM IST
23 killed, 17 missing in Indonesia ferry fire
At least 23 persons were killed, 20 injured and 17 others were missing in a fire that broke out on a passenger ferry in the waters of the Jakarta Gulf on Sunday, disaster agency officials said.
Jan 01, 2017, 16:16 PM IST
Bangladesh fire tragedy toll hits 33
With the recovery of more bodies, the death toll in a fire tragedy at a food and cigarette packaging factory in Bangladesh today climbed to 33, while authorities called in the army to join the combing operation at the still- smouldering accident site.
Sep 12, 2016, 19:44 PM IST
12 trapped as fire erupts at Dhaka mall
At least 12 persons were trapped when a fire broke out at the Bashundhara City shopping mall here on Sunday, authorities said.
Aug 21, 2016, 16:08 PM IST
Fire erupts at Dhaka's shopping mall
A fire broke out at the Bashundhara City shopping mall in Dhaka on Sunday, authorities said.
Aug 21, 2016, 12:59 PM IST
20 newborns killed in Baghdad hospital fire
At least 20 newborn babies were killed on Wednesday in a fire at a hospital in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, a police source said.
Aug 10, 2016, 14:35 PM IST
Kollam temple fire: RSS volunteers throng hospital to donate blood for victims; pictures go viral
The pictures of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) volunteers waiting outside hospital to donate blood for Kollam's Puttingal temple fire victims have gone viral on various social media platforms.
Apr 11, 2016, 09:27 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi visits Puttingal Devi temple fire tragedy site in Kollam
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday visited the site of the deadly inferno at the Puttingal temple in Kerala`s Kollam district where at least 105 people were killed in the fire.
Apr 10, 2016, 19:34 PM IST
Ludhiana cancer hospital up in flames; all patients, staff safe
A private cancer hospital was engulfed in fire in Punjab's Ludhiana district on Monday, prompting evacuation of over 130 patients, including children, to safety. All patients and staff are safe, authorities said.
Mar 21, 2016, 17:37 PM IST
Fire in bank branch in Burdwan
Fire broke out at a bank branch at Jaugram in Burdwan district damaging documents, furniture and computers.
Mar 08, 2016, 15:20 PM IST
Fire at 'Make in India': How quick action by Mumbai Police, fire officials and Maharashtra govt saved several lives
It was a terrifying moment for over 50,000 people as a massive fire engulfed the stage at a cultural event held at Girgaum Chowpatty seafront in Mumbai where a string of film celebrities and political leaders were present as part of the high-profile 'Make in India' investment meet but there were no casualties.
Feb 15, 2016, 12:39 PM IST
Massive fire breaks out in Mumbai's Parel area; no casualties reported
Another fire tragedy hit Mumbai on Tuesday evening.
Dec 29, 2015, 22:23 PM IST
Fire at Russian hospital kills 23: Ministry
The fire broke out shortly before midnight (2100 GMT) Saturday at the hospital in the village of Alferovka, which is located in the region of Voronezh in the south of the country.
Dec 13, 2015, 10:30 AM IST
