A massive fire broke out in a hotel on Nagpur-Amravati NH.
A heart-wrenching accident occurred on Nagpur-Amravati National Highway-53 on Thursday evening. A massive fire suddenly broke out in the famous ‘Anantara Hotel’ located in the industrial area Bazargaon. In this tragic incident, a Revenue Divisional Officer, resident of Anjangaon Surji of Amravati district, died after being burnt alive. After the accident, sensation spread in the entire area.
Chaos spread as evening approached
According to eyewitnesses, the fire broke out between 7:30 and 7:45 pm on Thursday evening. Within no time, huge flames engulfed the entire hotel complex. Due to the dense smoke and rising high flames, the people inside did not even get a chance to come out. Amidst the screams, people nearby started trying to help.
Relief and rescue operations carried out on war footing
As soon as information about the accident was received, the Kondhali police team immediately reached the spot. Seeing the magnitude of the fire, the fire brigade of Kondhali Nagar Panchayat and water tankers of Solar Explosive Company were immediately called. The relief team, with the help of local people, carried out operations on a war footing and brought the flames under control after a lot of effort. However, till then the life of the revenue officer could not be saved.
Suspicion of short circuit, police engaged in investigation
Due to this fire the hotel has suffered massive financial loss. At present, the concrete reason for the fire has not been revealed, but the primary suspicion is that of short circuit. Police and Revenue Department officials are conducting Panchnama on the spot. Only after a detailed investigation will the real cause of the fire and the total loss be known.
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Source: ndtv.in
