ESIC Hospital Fire, Mumbai - A major fire outbreak at government-
run ESIC Kamgar Hospital located at Marol in suburban Andheri,
Mumbai lead to the death of 10 people while more than 140 people
were rescued. The accident took place on December 17, 2018. Even
though eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot of the accident
immediately, the life of 10 people couldn’t be saved. The fire officials
labeled it as a Grade IV fire which is categorized as severe fire.
The fire as well as smoke breached the fire compartment of origin
and gutted multiple floors. Such a fast spread of fire & smoke in the
building can only be avoided if tested and approved firestop systems
are in place.
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