Actor Manish Chaturvedi on Mumbai fire mishap: ‘Situation was heart-rending’

Manish Chaturvedi said he had returned from a party late night and was sleeping when he sensed the burning smell.

Manish Chaturvedi is a witness to the horrific fire experience. (Photo: ANI)

Listen to this article

00:00

1x 1.5x 1.8x

On Friday, Mumbai witnessed a horrific fire incident. At least seven people were killed, while 51 others were injured after a massive fire broke out in a Goregaon building.

Actor Manish Chaturvedi, an eyewitness to the incident, told ANI, “The incident occurred 2.30 am-3 am. I had returned from a party around 1.30 am and was sleeping. Suddenly, around 2.45 am, I could sense a burning smell in the air. I woke up and first searched my room. I then woke my brother up. We then saw the smoke rising…We then called up the fire brigade. I was able to place a call at 3:06 am but there was no response from the other side…I think had they been alert, the loss would not have been this much. Police did arrive on time…The situation was very heart-rending.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives. He has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next-of-kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.

Story continues below this ad

Also Read | Shah Rukh Khan-Salman Khan’s reunion at CM Eknath Shinde’s Ganpati celebration goes viral, fans say ‘Karan Arjun aagaye’. Watch

Seven people have been killed, and over 50 people were injured in the blaze that broke out in Jay Bhavani building around 3 am today. “Pained by the loss of lives due to a fire mishap in Mumbai’s Goregaon. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000,” PM Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also expressed grief over the loss of lives in the fire and announced that the state government will provide monetary help of Rs 5 lakh to their families. “I am continuously talking with Municipal Commissioner and Police… What happened is unfortunate. I express my condolences to those who died. The government will provide monetary help of Rs 5 lakhs to their families. Those who are injured will be given treatment by the government,” Maharashtra CM said.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that he is in touch with the BMC and Mumbai Police officials to provide assistance. “Pained to know about the loss of lives in the fire incident at Goregaon, Mumbai. We are in touch with BMC and Mumbai Police officials and all the assistance is being provided. My deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and wishing speedy recovery to the injured ones,” Fadnavis posted on X.

Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.