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Shapoorji Pallonji staff charged after Mulund camp fire
13 Oct
Summary
- Two employees face charges for negligence after a major fire.
- The camp housed 300 workers with inadequate fire safety measures.
- No injuries reported, but seven gas cylinders exploded during the blaze.
Two employees of Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Pvt Ltd are facing charges of negligence after a substantial fire erupted at a labor camp in Mulund East. The incident, which occurred recently, impacted a camp housing around 300 workers near a construction project. Investigations by authorities have highlighted severe shortcomings in fire safety protocols at the camp. Officials noted the camp was overcrowded, lacked proper evacuation routes, and had not undergone a fire safety audit. The fire resulted in the explosion of seven gas cylinders, necessitating a significant response from the fire brigade to bring it under control. While no injuries were reported, the negligence of the site's administration head and a safety officer has led to their booking under relevant sections of the law and local acts concerning fire safety and town planning.
