Kalyan: Firefighter dies while trying to douse blaze at restaurant
A fireman was killed and another personnel received injuries while trying to douse a blaze that broke out at a restaurant in Maharashtra early today. The fire brigade got a call around 1 am about the blaze at the restaurant near Golden Park housing society in Kalyan township. A team of six firemen from the Aadharwadi fire station then rushed to the spot.
Explosion occurred while firemen were trying to douse flames
While they were trying to douse the flames, an explosion took place at the restaurant, killing fireman Jagan Amle (57). Another firefighter received burn injuries in the mishap and was admitted to a nearby hospital. The other firemen managed to control the blaze and cooling operation was underway. A case was registered and a probe was on to ascertain the cause of the fire.