Himachal Pradesh: Fire at residential building in Mandi kills five, rescue operations under way
Three fire tenders are at the spot to douse the flames.
At least five people were killed in a fire at a residential building in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, early on Monday, ANI reported. A cooking gas cylinder explosion appears to have caused the fire, Additional District Magistrate Rajiv Kumar told the news agency.
The incident took place in Ner Chowk locality of the hill town.
Three fire tenders are at the spot and rescue operations are under way. Many people are feared trapped inside the building.
District Magistrate of Mandi, Rugved Thakur, told NDTV that the situation was under control. Chief Minister Jairam Thakur expressed his condolences.
#LatestVisuals from Mandi where five persons lost their lives in fire that broke out at a residential building at Ner Chowk early morning today. Magisterial probe has been ordered into the incident, ADM Mandi to conduct the inquiry. #HimachalPradesh pic.twitter.com/t3ExopQcrr
— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2018
मंडी के नेरचौक में एक अग्निकांड की घटना में 5 लोगों की मौत का दुखद समाचार प्राप्त हुआ। प्रशासन हर सम्भव मदद कर रहा है ।
— Jairam Thakur (@jairamthakurbjp) July 23, 2018
दुःख की इस घड़ी में सरकार प्रभावित परिवार के साथ है ।
मैं भगवान से दिवंगत आत्माओं को शांति की प्रार्थना करता हूँ।