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20 October 2009
10 April 2009
Rash of fire accidents in city crime notes
Staff Reporter
Bangalore: Materials worth several lakhs of rupees were gutted in five fires across the city on Thursday.
At least Rs. 15 lakhs worth bamboo materials were engulfed in a major blaze in Bamboo Bazaar near Kalasipalya, in the early hours of Thursday.
Fire and Emergency Services staff attributed it to an electrical short circuit. Furniture and bamboo materials stored in six shops were gutted. Also burnt were a tea stall, a workshop and a scrap goods shop. Thirteen fire tenders doused the fire. Other fires were Rs. 80,000 worth clothes destroyed in Dasarahalli near Peenya around 2.15 a.m., a minor blaze at S.K. Hotel near National College in Basavangudi in the morning, chemicals worth several thousands were burnt on Nagarabavi Road at Chalukya Nagar near Moodala Palya, three cars were damaged in a fire at a garage in Basaveshwara Nagar.
09 April 2009
04 March 2009
Woman burnt to death in fire accident
TUMKUR: A woman was burnt to death, 20 huts were destroyed, sheep and heads of cattle gutted in a fire at Akkirampura, near here on Tuesday. The reason for the fire was not known. Fire engines were rushed from the Fire Station here. They took four hours to extinguish the flames.
The police identified the victim as Lakshmi (70). The fire rendered over 300 people homeless. Relief work was yet to begin.Schoolchildren, among the victims, were worried over the loss of their textbooks and notebooks.
14 February 2009
Three major fire incidents in the city Crime Notes
Staff Reporter
Bangalore: The personnel of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services had a busy Friday putting out three major fires in Ulsoor Gate, Bamboo Bazaar and on Outer Ring Road which materials worth several lakhs were destroyed.All the three fires were caused by combustible material, and it took a while for the fire brigade officials to douse the fires. Scrap material worth Rs. 1 lakh, belonging to scrap dealer S.V. Lokesh, were destroyed in a godown on Cubbonpet Main Road. Eight fire tenders put out the fire though local people alleged that the fire personnel took 45 minutes to reach the spot. Later in the evening, around 5.50 p.m., a fire broke out at M.G. Motors on Cockburn Road in Bamboo Bazaar. A lorry, which was carrying sponge, was destroyed on Outer Ring Road near Hennur Cross on Friday night around 8.20, which entailed the deployment of one fire tender.
Bangalore: The personnel of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services had a busy Friday putting out three major fires in Ulsoor Gate, Bamboo Bazaar and on Outer Ring Road which materials worth several lakhs were destroyed.All the three fires were caused by combustible material, and it took a while for the fire brigade officials to douse the fires. Scrap material worth Rs. 1 lakh, belonging to scrap dealer S.V. Lokesh, were destroyed in a godown on Cubbonpet Main Road. Eight fire tenders put out the fire though local people alleged that the fire personnel took 45 minutes to reach the spot. Later in the evening, around 5.50 p.m., a fire broke out at M.G. Motors on Cockburn Road in Bamboo Bazaar. A lorry, which was carrying sponge, was destroyed on Outer Ring Road near Hennur Cross on Friday night around 8.20, which entailed the deployment of one fire tender.
08 December 2008
Huts destroyed
BANGALORE: Around 15 huts were destroyed in a fire that broke out near J.C. Road here on Saturday.
According to officials of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, the fire broke out on 2nd Cross, J.C. Road around 4.10 p.m. in Kalasipalya police station limits.
Eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire.
According to officials of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, the fire broke out on 2nd Cross, J.C. Road around 4.10 p.m. in Kalasipalya police station limits.
Eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire.
30 August 2008
23 August 2008
2 killed, 3 injured in car-tanker collision
Two persons died and three others were injured when a tanker collided into a car at Periyashanthi near Nelyadi on National Highway 48, about 75 kms from Mangalore, in the wee hours of Friday. The tanker caught fire due to the impact of the collision. The deceased have been identified as Narasimha (24), the car driver and Padmavathi (75). Both were the residents of Bangalore. Padmavathi’s son-in-law Muralikrishna (55), daughter Vijayavani and tanker cleaner Periyaswamy have sustained injuries.Padmavathi’s family was bound to Vittal from Bangalore in a rented car. The car has been completely damaged. It is learnt that the tanker caught fire owing to the leakage of gas. Tanker driver Rajaraj fled the spot soon after the incident. Though five fire fighters arrived on the spot and tried to extinguish fire, their efforts went in vain till late evening. They not only failed in extinguishing fire, but were also pushed back owing to the intensity of the huge fire. Speaking to Deccan Herald, Uppinangady police said, “It took more than 10 hours to douse the fire. Traffic came to standstill within 2 km of the accident site.”
He said owing to the incident, Mangalore-Bangalore buses have been diverted to ply via Subrahmanya-Gundya route. All the gas tankers plying on the road have been stranded at Kolpe and Uppinangady. Since the mishap occurred in forest area, no major untoward incidents took place.
04 July 2008
Fire in Mahalakshmi racecourse building
The Hindu
Mumbai: A part of the Mahalakshmi racecourse building in Mumbai went up in flames on Thursday evening. There was no casualty. No injuries
“The entire members’ stand on the top floor of the two-storey building on a side of the racecourse ground is gutted. Fortunately, nobody was injured because the stand was locked,” an official of the Royal Western India Turf Club that owns and runs the racecourse, told The Hindu.
He said the fire could have been caused by an electric short circuit. The fire started around 8 p.m. Twelve fire engines and five water tankers were rushed to the spot in response to the call, graded number two. Scores of firemen battled the huge blaze for hours. The Turf Club is virtually empty these days as its 1,200 horses and the staff have shifted to Pune, where the new racing season is to begin shortly.
Mumbai: A part of the Mahalakshmi racecourse building in Mumbai went up in flames on Thursday evening. There was no casualty. No injuries
“The entire members’ stand on the top floor of the two-storey building on a side of the racecourse ground is gutted. Fortunately, nobody was injured because the stand was locked,” an official of the Royal Western India Turf Club that owns and runs the racecourse, told The Hindu.
He said the fire could have been caused by an electric short circuit. The fire started around 8 p.m. Twelve fire engines and five water tankers were rushed to the spot in response to the call, graded number two. Scores of firemen battled the huge blaze for hours. The Turf Club is virtually empty these days as its 1,200 horses and the staff have shifted to Pune, where the new racing season is to begin shortly.
02 July 2008
3 firemen injured in blaze at industrial estate
Expressindia
Express News ServicePosted online: Tuesday , June 03, 2008 at 02:14:39
3 firemen injured in blaze at industrial estate
Express News Service
Posted online: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 0214 hrs IST
Mumbai, June 02A major fire broke out in one of the units at an industrial estate in Lalbaug on Monday afternoon. Three firemen were injured during the fire-fighting operations.
The fire broke out in one of the galas in the old Kamani mill compound around 1.30 pm. “The oil mill is shut since 1995 and there are eight to 10 galas in it that have been sub-leased. Edible oil was stored in one of the galas. There is also a garment gala, a studio, shaving brush packaging unit, interiors company and a mineral water packaging unit. The cause of the fire is not yet known,” said DCP D K Phadtare, Zone V.
The industrial estate is adjacent to Peru Chawl. “Peru Chawl has been sold to a private builder,” said DCP D K Phadtare, Zone V.
It took more than two hours to put out the fire. “These may be unauthorised galas. There are many lofts. The mill is a 100 x 120 sq ft area without any fire safety measures in place. The exact loss of property will take time to assess,” said Chief Fire Officer A V Sawant.
A Fire department official said assistant fire officer Barahaat and two others — Krushant Kamble and Padmakar Ragunath from Sewree fire station — were taken to KEM hospital. “Barahaat fell from a makeshift shaft and fractured his hand. The other two have bruises on their back,” the official said.
Residents of Peru Chawl, on hearing the news of the fire, ran out with some of their belongings and cooking gas cylinders. “We had just finished our lunch and were about to lie down when we saw the smoke coming out,” said Shobha Shelar, a resident.
“I lost everything. Lights worth Rs 2 lakh and other valuables are charred now,” said Chanda Hublikar, one of the sub-tenants of Kamani mill.
“Khimchand Chawla, a tenant on the mill land, sub-leased the land to the present gala owners. We called up his son, he informed us that Khimchand was admitted in KEM hospital. But when we went to KEM, we learnt that he was shifted to a private hospital. Till late evening, we failed to get in touch with him,” said Senior Police Inspector Ramesh Bhikulal Poman of Kalachowkey Police Station.
The Chawlas could not be reached for comment.
Adjacent to the Kamani mill are two huge godowns rented to an oil packaging unit and a printing and binding company. “The oil packaging unit has 12 huge oil containers and many lubricants packs. A major tragedy was averted. If this godown had caught fire there would have been casualties,” said Nitin Ghadik, a resident of the chawl.
Express News ServicePosted online: Tuesday , June 03, 2008 at 02:14:39
3 firemen injured in blaze at industrial estate
Express News Service
Posted online: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 0214 hrs IST
Mumbai, June 02A major fire broke out in one of the units at an industrial estate in Lalbaug on Monday afternoon. Three firemen were injured during the fire-fighting operations.
The fire broke out in one of the galas in the old Kamani mill compound around 1.30 pm. “The oil mill is shut since 1995 and there are eight to 10 galas in it that have been sub-leased. Edible oil was stored in one of the galas. There is also a garment gala, a studio, shaving brush packaging unit, interiors company and a mineral water packaging unit. The cause of the fire is not yet known,” said DCP D K Phadtare, Zone V.
The industrial estate is adjacent to Peru Chawl. “Peru Chawl has been sold to a private builder,” said DCP D K Phadtare, Zone V.
It took more than two hours to put out the fire. “These may be unauthorised galas. There are many lofts. The mill is a 100 x 120 sq ft area without any fire safety measures in place. The exact loss of property will take time to assess,” said Chief Fire Officer A V Sawant.
A Fire department official said assistant fire officer Barahaat and two others — Krushant Kamble and Padmakar Ragunath from Sewree fire station — were taken to KEM hospital. “Barahaat fell from a makeshift shaft and fractured his hand. The other two have bruises on their back,” the official said.
Residents of Peru Chawl, on hearing the news of the fire, ran out with some of their belongings and cooking gas cylinders. “We had just finished our lunch and were about to lie down when we saw the smoke coming out,” said Shobha Shelar, a resident.
“I lost everything. Lights worth Rs 2 lakh and other valuables are charred now,” said Chanda Hublikar, one of the sub-tenants of Kamani mill.
“Khimchand Chawla, a tenant on the mill land, sub-leased the land to the present gala owners. We called up his son, he informed us that Khimchand was admitted in KEM hospital. But when we went to KEM, we learnt that he was shifted to a private hospital. Till late evening, we failed to get in touch with him,” said Senior Police Inspector Ramesh Bhikulal Poman of Kalachowkey Police Station.
The Chawlas could not be reached for comment.
Adjacent to the Kamani mill are two huge godowns rented to an oil packaging unit and a printing and binding company. “The oil packaging unit has 12 huge oil containers and many lubricants packs. A major tragedy was averted. If this godown had caught fire there would have been casualties,” said Nitin Ghadik, a resident of the chawl.
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