Dear All,
A very sad news: Today, at least 73 people have been killed in a fire that broke out in a hospital in the eastern Indian city of Calcutta (Kolkata). I am attaching the report of the same which I got from the internet.
The Government of India should now think very seriously towards the real implementation of set rules for Fire Safety of High Rise Buildings. Otherwise, these kinds of incidents and news may become a very common thing.
The causes of this fire are not known. But why was this fire allowed to turn into a dangerous one? Why was there not an earlier detection and extinguishing of the same?
[URL: BBC News - India hospital fire in Calcutta kills dozens]
[URL: BBC News - In pictures: Calcutta hospital fire]
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From India
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911A very sad news: Today, at least 73 people have been killed in a fire that broke out in a hospital in the eastern Indian city of Calcutta (Kolkata). I am attaching the report of the same which I got from the internet.
The Government of India should now think very seriously towards the real implementation of set rules for Fire Safety of High Rise Buildings. Otherwise, these kinds of incidents and news may become a very common thing.
The causes of this fire are not known. But why was this fire allowed to turn into a dangerous one? Why was there not an earlier detection and extinguishing of the same?
[URL: BBC News - India hospital fire in Calcutta kills dozens]
[URL: BBC News - In pictures: Calcutta hospital fire]
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From India
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It is so sad to see such news. Now it is the time to wake up and beef up our fire security arrangements in all the high-rise buildings, government offices, and hospitals. Let the almighty keep the departed souls to rest in peace.
Keep on sharing, Mr. Dipil
From India, Kumbakonam
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From India, Kumbakonam
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Dear Dipil,
I am very sad to hear this. When our government revises our laws regarding high-rise buildings, like in Gulf Countries, only then can we stop or avoid such kinds of accidents in our country. [Emergency response plans compulsory by year's end - The National](http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/emergency-response-plans-compulsory-by-years-end)
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From United States, Fpo
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I am very sad to hear this. When our government revises our laws regarding high-rise buildings, like in Gulf Countries, only then can we stop or avoid such kinds of accidents in our country. [Emergency response plans compulsory by year's end - The National](http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/emergency-response-plans-compulsory-by-years-end)
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From United States, Fpo
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Dear Raghu,
Already, the rules are available in Andhra Pradesh State. For getting approval, high-rise buildings must have fire-fighting provisions, a fire overhead tank, and an underground sump with all fire equipment. Even fire and smoke detectors are to be fitted to obtain approval from the Municipal office, and only then will electricity connections be given.
The same should be adopted in all the states of India. Only then can such accidents be avoided.
From India, Kumbakonam
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Already, the rules are available in Andhra Pradesh State. For getting approval, high-rise buildings must have fire-fighting provisions, a fire overhead tank, and an underground sump with all fire equipment. Even fire and smoke detectors are to be fitted to obtain approval from the Municipal office, and only then will electricity connections be given.
The same should be adopted in all the states of India. Only then can such accidents be avoided.
From India, Kumbakonam
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It's really very sad news that almost 73 people died and many of them seriously injured in a Kolkata hospital fire. Nearly all victims choked to death on the upper floors in the wee hours. This is one example; like this, many lives are lost in previous fire accidents as well.
1) August 6, 2001: Close to 30 mentally ill people died in a mental asylum fire in Erode, Tamil Nadu.
2) January 23, 2004: A marriage hall fire kills 50 in Srinagar, Tamil Nadu.
3) July 16, 2004: 94 children killed in a fire accident at a school in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu.
4) September 15, 2005: 35 people killed and over 50 injured as fire breaks out in illegal firecracker factories in Khusrupur village of Bihar.
6) April 10, 2006: Over 60 killed and more than 80 injured in a tent trade fair in Meerut.
7) February 23, 2010: Nine killed and over 60 injured in Carlton Towers fire, Bangalore.
8) March 23, 2010: 43 died in the Park Street building fire in Kolkata.
9) November 20, 2011: 14 killed and over 50 injured in a fire accident at a community function of Eunuchs in Nand Nagari, Delhi.
10) December 9, 2011: Over 80 killed as a fire breaks out at AMRI Hospital, Kolkata.
It is really shocking news when studying the statistics of fire accidents. Even though after repeated fire accidents, why our government is taking these incidents lightly and not ready to draft amendments to control fire accidents? It is really sorry to write here that no party or system is ready to give their agenda in the interest of the security of the nation and the well-being of the people to live safely by taking proactive roles. Now, at least the government should wake up and introspect themselves on what actions they have taken so far to mitigate and control these fire accidents.
With Regards,
Vali Basha.
From India, Hubli
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1) August 6, 2001: Close to 30 mentally ill people died in a mental asylum fire in Erode, Tamil Nadu.
2) January 23, 2004: A marriage hall fire kills 50 in Srinagar, Tamil Nadu.
3) July 16, 2004: 94 children killed in a fire accident at a school in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu.
4) September 15, 2005: 35 people killed and over 50 injured as fire breaks out in illegal firecracker factories in Khusrupur village of Bihar.
6) April 10, 2006: Over 60 killed and more than 80 injured in a tent trade fair in Meerut.
7) February 23, 2010: Nine killed and over 60 injured in Carlton Towers fire, Bangalore.
8) March 23, 2010: 43 died in the Park Street building fire in Kolkata.
9) November 20, 2011: 14 killed and over 50 injured in a fire accident at a community function of Eunuchs in Nand Nagari, Delhi.
10) December 9, 2011: Over 80 killed as a fire breaks out at AMRI Hospital, Kolkata.
It is really shocking news when studying the statistics of fire accidents. Even though after repeated fire accidents, why our government is taking these incidents lightly and not ready to draft amendments to control fire accidents? It is really sorry to write here that no party or system is ready to give their agenda in the interest of the security of the nation and the well-being of the people to live safely by taking proactive roles. Now, at least the government should wake up and introspect themselves on what actions they have taken so far to mitigate and control these fire accidents.
With Regards,
Vali Basha.
From India, Hubli
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Dear All,
Really very sad news. In hospitals, people go for their treatments or their relatives' treatments. It's a truly shameful accident for our government or the concerned hospital management. It shows their laziness in security and safety.
In our country, especially in government departments, people are not following safety norms because they are not educated on safety. If any incident or accident happens in India, everyone blames each other. People say, "No safety at a particular place, that's why the incident/accident happened." However, they actually know which safety precautions and standards should be followed in hospitals, railway stations, bus stations, temples, mosques, and other crowded places.
In our great country, government licenses are easily available if you pay a bribe to government employees. They will not check any safety criteria; they will immediately issue a license to you.
India cannot change until corruption, unemployment, and other problems are resolved.
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From India, Mumbai
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Really very sad news. In hospitals, people go for their treatments or their relatives' treatments. It's a truly shameful accident for our government or the concerned hospital management. It shows their laziness in security and safety.
In our country, especially in government departments, people are not following safety norms because they are not educated on safety. If any incident or accident happens in India, everyone blames each other. People say, "No safety at a particular place, that's why the incident/accident happened." However, they actually know which safety precautions and standards should be followed in hospitals, railway stations, bus stations, temples, mosques, and other crowded places.
In our great country, government licenses are easily available if you pay a bribe to government employees. They will not check any safety criteria; they will immediately issue a license to you.
India cannot change until corruption, unemployment, and other problems are resolved.
Thanks & Regards.
From India, Mumbai
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Dear All,
This is my first 'tweet' on Citehr, which I have just joined. Just to say, as a complete outsider (by this I mean non-Indian), it is criminal that either the owners and/or the administrators should be allowed to get away with sheer criminal neglect - I believe this is the 2nd time?! Health, safety, and environmental laws are on the statute books for a good reason (in fact, this reason!) and should be obeyed.
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.
Regards,
Peter Streng (DRC)
From Kenya, Nairobi
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This is my first 'tweet' on Citehr, which I have just joined. Just to say, as a complete outsider (by this I mean non-Indian), it is criminal that either the owners and/or the administrators should be allowed to get away with sheer criminal neglect - I believe this is the 2nd time?! Health, safety, and environmental laws are on the statute books for a good reason (in fact, this reason!) and should be obeyed.
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.
Regards,
Peter Streng (DRC)
From Kenya, Nairobi
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One thing I want to mention about the heading of this thread. It is read as Calcutta Hospital fire. There is a nursing home in Kolkata, namely Calcutta Medical Research Institute, which is locally known as Calcutta Hospital. The incident occurred at AMRI. Hence, the heading is a bit misleading.
It is the saddest happening the city has faced in recent past. Patients who go to hospitals and nursing homes for treatment and cure lost their lives not due to their disease and ailment but due to the utter negligence of the authority. It was an eye-opener of the conditions of the nursing homes in our country, which from outside are dazzling but inside they are death traps. Ninety innocent lives were lost.
Will the authority be punished? Even if they are punished, what will be the level of punishment? What exactly should be the punishment given to these mass murderers? Though the police have arrested the Board of Managing Directors of AMRI, which is co-owned by Emami and Srachi Group, but in our country, we all know how much the money power matters.
From Canada, Yellowknife
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It is the saddest happening the city has faced in recent past. Patients who go to hospitals and nursing homes for treatment and cure lost their lives not due to their disease and ailment but due to the utter negligence of the authority. It was an eye-opener of the conditions of the nursing homes in our country, which from outside are dazzling but inside they are death traps. Ninety innocent lives were lost.
Will the authority be punished? Even if they are punished, what will be the level of punishment? What exactly should be the punishment given to these mass murderers? Though the police have arrested the Board of Managing Directors of AMRI, which is co-owned by Emami and Srachi Group, but in our country, we all know how much the money power matters.
From Canada, Yellowknife
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really very sad....indian govt. must be set strict fire and safety norm for highrise buildg.
From India, Mumbai
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Stricter laws, responsive administration, and authorities would be a welcome expectation. Looking at ourselves, even these, if put into practice, lose their sheen after some time. The outgrowth overtakes the control mechanisms. Either they become corrupt, outdated, or fatalistic. The young and responsive class needs to join hands and question, as enlightened groups, anything which is irregular, negligent, evasive, inefficient, or arrogant. Only such enlightened crusades may bring a sense of responsibility, which in effect would make the laws more effective and life more transparent.
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