On Tuesday, a catastrophic fire ripped through a residential building in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, and claimed the lives of fourteen people.
The blaze at Ashirwad Tower, an apartment building in Dhanbad, has rapidly spread, and the flames can be seen from a considerable distance.
“An flat in Dhanbad was the scene of a major fire that broke out. It is thought that more than one person is trapped. There have also been a few documented fatalities. As the search and rescue operation is still ongoing, an accurate count cannot be determined at this time “According to ANI’s report, the DSP of Law and Order in Dhanbad made the statement.
Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire in Dhanbad. My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 31, 2023
At this time, fire trucks are assisting in the process of rescuing inhabitants on the sixth and seventh floors of the building who have become trapped.
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Hemant Soren, the Chief Minister, has referred to the flat fire as “very heart-wrenching.”
Soren stated that the district administration is working on a war footing and that treatment is being offered to all of those who were injured. He also mentioned that he is personally watching the developments of the situation.
“May God bring peace to the souls of the deceased and strength to the bereaved families to bear the tough times of mourning,” he added. “May God grant peace to the souls of the departed.”