Fire in multi-storey building in Jharkhand, India, 14 dead

Fourteen people died in a fire in a multi-storey building in Jharkhand, India. 11 more burnt people have been admitted to the hospital. Indian news media NDTV has given such information in a report.

The fire incident took place on the night of Tuesday (31 January) local time. It is not yet known how the fire started.

According to the Indian media, the name of the multi-storied building where the fire took place is 'Ashirvad Apartment'.

Chief Minister Hemant Soren

• Meanwhile, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed his condolences to the victims. In a tweet, he said that the district administration is conducting rescue operations during wartime operations. The injured are being taken to hospital.

Dhanbad Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Kuman said that in the evening, the 13-storey Arshibad tower of Zoraftak, the busiest area, caught fire. 10 people have been rescued. They are severely burned. The injured have been sent to medical. The rescue is over. However, the exact number of casualties is not yet available. The police and fire departments will work together.
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The police officer claimed about the fire and said, "Our first goal was to get those trapped inside as soon as possible." We finally got the job done. But we are giving final check.