On May 24, 2024, a terrible tragedy unfolded in Rajkot city of Gujarat. A massive fire broke out at TRP Game Zone located on Kalavad Road in Rajkot city at 4.30 pm on Saturday evening. Which shook the entire city. 33 people died in this terrible fire, including 12 children.
The cause of fire is unknown
It is not yet clear how the fire started. Some eyewitnesses say that the fire broke out in a pile of garbage outside the game zone and then spread throughout the game zone within 30 seconds due to strong winds.
Some other people say that repair and renovation work was going on at many places in the game zone. A large number of pieces of ply and wood were also spread here and there. This also caught fire and the fire continued to spread.
As soon as the fire department received information about the fire, it reached the spot and started efforts to control the fire. However, due to the suffocating fire, the fire brigade had to work hard. It took more than two hours for the fire department to control the fire.
Rescue operations and mourning
There was an atmosphere of chaos after the fire. People nearby also helped in extinguishing the fire and rescuing the trapped people. After tireless efforts of the fire department and local people, some people were rescued safely.
But unfortunately many people were burnt to ashes. Most of the dead were children and youth who had come to the game zone to have fun. This incident caused a wave of mourning in the entire city.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the incident. He posted on Twitter, “Extremely distressed by the fire accident in Rajkot. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. Prayers for the injured. Local administration working to provide all possible assistance to the affected people.” doing.”
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal posted on Twitter, This incident of fire in Rajkot mall is very sad. My condolences to all the families who lost their loved ones in this accident, may God give courage to all the families and may the injured recover soon.
President of India Droupadi Murmu posted on Twitter, I am deeply anguished to learn of the loss of lives in a fire accident at a gaming zone in Rajkot, Gujarat. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their near and dear ones including young children. I pray to the Almighty for the speedy recovery of those being rescued.
Rahul Ghandhi posted on Twitter, The news of the death of many people including innocent children due to a massive fire in the gaming zone of a mall in Rajkot, Gujarat is very painful.
I express my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families. I hope that all the injured recover as soon as possible.
Congress workers are requested to provide all possible assistance to the administration in relief and rescue work. And, it is expected from the Gujarat government and administration that they should conduct a detailed and impartial investigation of this incident and provide speedy justice to all the bereaved families.
Home Minister Amit Shah posted on Twitter, I am deeply saddened by the accident that happened in the game zone of Rajkot (Gujarat). I have spoken to the Chief Minister Shri @Bhupendrapbjp ji and got information regarding this accident.
The administration is making every possible effort for relief and rescue work and is providing treatment to the injured. I express my deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this tragic accident and wish for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Government investigation and compensation announced
The fire tragedy in Rajkot is heart-wrenching. I express my heartfelt condolences to the persons who lost their lives in this incident and their families. I pray to God for speedy recovery of the injured. The state government will provide Rs 4 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 50 thousand to the injured.
It is very important to ensure that such an incident does not happen again. Any kind of negligence will not be entertained in this event. In this regard, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed and assigned to investigate the entire incident.
Speaking about the incident, BJP MLA Darshita Shah told ANI, ‘A very sad incident has happened in Rajkot today. This is the first time in the history of Rajkot that children have lost their lives due to fire in the game zone… The government… should take action on the matter but right now the priority is to save as many people as possible… “
Ignoring fire safety standards
This incident has also raised questions on ignoring fire safety standards. Many reports have claimed that there were not adequate fire protection arrangements in the game zone.
Standing Committee Chairman Jaimin Thakar said that managers along with other responsible people will not be spared.
The Gujarat government has directed to close all those game zones in the state that do not have FIRE NOC.
