Kamala Mills Mumbai Fire tragedy: What we know so far

Dec 29, 2017, 10.12 AM IST

The midnight tragedy

The fire broke out at midnight on the top floor at the Kamala Mills compound in Mumbai's Lower Parel area. The tragedy has claimed 14 lives so far, besides injuring 12 others.

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Building gutted

At least 36 shops operated in the building that went ablaze after a fire broke out on the top floor. Reports allege the building did not have a fire exit, thereby leading to a situation wherein the victims were trapped and unable to escape the tragedy.

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Outlets suffer damages

These were the popular outlets located within the compound- Cafe Coffee Day, Zesto, Cafe Delhi Heights, Grandmama's Cafe, Flyp, Mighty Small, 1 Above, Farzi Cafe, Mojo's Bistro, Bombay Canteen, Kode, Play, London Taxi, Talaiva, Old Wild West, Xico, Theory, Bar Stock Exchange, Smaaash, Beer Cafe, South High, Pravas, Poh, Pop Tate's, Fatty Bao, D'Oh, Oye Kake, Verbena, Frontier Post, Koko, Desi Culture, Talaiva, Sky View, Shri Krishna, Haqq Se and Copper Pan Express.

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Family, leaders condole deaths

Several political leaders, including the Prime Minister himself, have expressed their grief over the tragedy. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shared his condolences with the family members of the deceased over Twitter. An in-depth enquiry into the incident has also been ordered by the Maharashtra CM.

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Who is to be blamed?

Locals and rescuers have alleged negligence on part of these restaurant owners. It is being further alleged that there was only one entry and exit point at the Kamala Mills Compound, which could have trapped the victims at the building complex amid the raging fire.

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No clarity on how it happened

While some reports state there was a short circuit that sparked off the fire, there are others saying the flames were caused by a hookah. There is no confirmation for either of the claims from the authorities yet.

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In the aftermath of the tragedy

Family members and friends carry the body of a victim killed in a fire at a restaurant from a hospital in Mumbai. According to reports, most victims of the tragedy were women who were attending a birthday party at the rooftop of a restaurant.

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KEM hospital staff pressed to service

Victims were rushed to the KEM Hospital, where at least 12 people went through treatment for their injuries. So far, hospital authorities have confirmed the death of 14 people who were brought dead to the hospital.