Chandigarh: Two firemen die in major fire; firefighting continues
June 09, 2014 12:46
Bodies of two fireman were retrieved from the debris of a collapsed four-storey building in the wee hours, even as firefighting continued today after a major a fire broke out in it last night, in the Sector 17 area of the city, officials said.
Bodies of firemen Amandeep Singh and Ravinder Kumarwere retrieved from the debris, Chief Fire Officer S K Bhatiasaid in Chandigarh. He, however, said that the fire fighting is still continuing.
Meanwhile, four other firemen have been hospitalised after sustaining injuries, he said, adding condition of both is stable.
Bodies of firemen Amandeep Singh and Ravinder Kumarwere retrieved from the debris, Chief Fire Officer S K Bhatiasaid in Chandigarh. He, however, said that the fire fighting is still continuing.
Meanwhile, four other firemen have been hospitalised after sustaining injuries, he said, adding condition of both is stable.