Bangalore, 23 Feb 2010, A short-circut in the wiring cables in the centre of the famous Carlton tower claims 9 death. The fire was minor and emitted huge smokes that overwhelmed the premises.
The tragedy happened at 3:15 pm on Tuesday, around 150 trapped, several escapped to safest places like in the corner, near windows, watery area and upper floors etc.
Around 100 fire personal with 15 fire attenders forced to shut the fire.
Everybody panic than searching for Emergency Exit, almost all are not guided are aware about the Emergency exit is one of the main cause to claim death and burns.
20 in ICU with second degree burns, around 40 in general wards.
There was a possibilities that they could have been alive today if the concern department or fire department had purchased some critical tools such as Safety Cushion for jump, Safety chute to come down, Smoke extricator, Hydraulic ladder and other basic equipments etc. This is the time to learn concern department to avoid more casualities in the future if happen any.