JAKARTA - A total of 24 people, including children, died in a fire that broke out on Saturday evening, May 25 at a family entertainment venue in Gujarat, western India.
Local officials estimate the death toll will increase, with rescue efforts continuing at the scene in Rajkot District.
Our focus is rescue and rescue operations. We will ensure decisive action is taken against the people responsible for this incident," said Ahmedababad Mayor Nayana Pedhadiya.
Television footage showed a massive fire hitting the TRP (The Retail Park) game zone and a thick puff of smoke coming out of the location. All buildings were destroyed by fire.
A police official at a local civilian hospital said several bodies were charred and could no longer be recognized.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on social media platform X that local governments are trying to provide assistance to those affected.
"I am very depressed by the fire accident in Rajkot. I am sorry for everyone who has lost their loved ones," Modi wrote.
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The chief firefighter in the district, IV Kher, said firefighters were close to controlling the fire.
"The cause of the fire has not been confirmed," he told Ariananews
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