Fire in Carlton Towers Bangalore - Horrible Sight.

ajmat · 23rd February 2010, 17:54

I passed by and saw the first fire engine come in. Credit goes to a lone scooterist who blocked traffic and force all vehcles to go into indiranagar. The expressions of people gave an idea that things may not have been good

s3va · 23rd February 2010, 17:55

I hope there are no casualities ! As far I know the building is quite old and doesnt have enough fire exits. Lets pray !

EDIT : My wife relayed info that she got from TV. it seems people are still stuck, and they standing near the windows. they are even ready to jump. People are spreading cloths on the ground floor to ensure the jump is safe.

30 injured, 9 people in critical condition.

Injured rushed to Manipal hosp.

source : TV9

GUYS KEEP OFF OLD AIRPORT ROAD !

crackingride · 23rd February 2010, 17:57

More on NDTV 24x7 as well as the local channels

prince_pervez · 23rd February 2010, 17:57

Seeing this on TV. This is horrible. Have got some friends there. Hope there are no casualties.

Ranjan Sharma · 23rd February 2010, 18:04

Guys,

Any update? Pictures? videos?

Rocky_Balboa · 23rd February 2010, 18:05

I couldnt watch this on NDTV website's feed. Man how terrible it must feel for those stranded!!! I pray and hope those stranded come safe out of this.

Edit: Thanks for the update Spitfire, glad everyones evacuated.

Spitfire · 23rd February 2010, 18:06

Things are better now. The road leading towards HAL is still blocked by rescue vehicles. The road going towards Domlur is now open.

Everyone from the buidling has been evacuated. Fire Personel are checking the building.

prince_pervez · 23rd February 2010, 18:07

Channel 9 Bangalore says everyone has been evacuated. 5 persons have died (Manipal hospital confirmed) as a result of jumping. They succumbed to their injuries.
Source News 9. There was no alternative. They had to jump as a result of smoke.

Over 30 people bought to Manipal.

Mr.Bangalore · 23rd February 2010, 18:07

A massive fire has hit the third floor of the Carlton Towers in Bangalore, killing three and trapping many office goers around the peak office hours this evening.

source : Massive fire hits office building in B'lore - Yahoo! India News

Spitfire · 23rd February 2010, 18:10

No one had to jump, the news is misleading we were watching it all the time. It was sheer panic.

Lot people held on their nerves and didnt jump. We from the opposite building kept shouting not to jump.

KRRaj · 23rd February 2010, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire

No one had to jump, the news is misleading we were watching it all the time. It was sheer panic.

Lot people held on their nerves and didnt jump. We from the opposite building kept shouting not to jump.

Oh. Thats real sad :-( Whenever we get a Fire Drill, the 1st thing we are said and repeated over and over again is Dont Panic.

Jaguar · 23rd February 2010, 18:14

traffic police doing a terrible job in managing traffic. avoid the old airport road & spread the word.

ampere · 23rd February 2010, 18:15

The news update says 5 people killed ???

Jaggu · 23rd February 2010, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

Oh no, he is a a good friend. I hope he makes it out safe!

Saw his twitter that he is safe

kaushik_s · 23rd February 2010, 18:23

Very bad news. May their souls rest in peace. It's too bad that people panicked and jumped out of 6th floor.

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ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15,073 Thanked: 29,797 Times View My Garage	I passed by and saw the first fire engine come in. Credit goes to a lone scooterist who blocked traffic and force all vehcles to go into indiranagar. The expressions of people gave an idea that things may not have been good
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23rd February 2010, 17:55	#17
s3va BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 646 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	I hope there are no casualities ! As far I know the building is quite old and doesnt have enough fire exits. Lets pray ! EDIT : My wife relayed info that she got from TV. it seems people are still stuck, and they standing near the windows. they are even ready to jump. People are spreading cloths on the ground floor to ensure the jump is safe. 30 injured, 9 people in critical condition. Injured rushed to Manipal hosp. source : TV9 GUYS KEEP OFF OLD AIRPORT ROAD ! Last edited by s3va : 23rd February 2010 at 18:04.
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crackingride BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 270 Thanked: 19 Times	More on NDTV 24x7 as well as the local channels
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prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,211 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	Seeing this on TV. This is horrible. Have got some friends there. Hope there are no casualties.
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Ranjan Sharma BANNED Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Benga'loo'ru Posts: 290 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Guys, Any update? Pictures? videos?
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Rocky_Balboa BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Namma Bengalooru Posts: 689 Thanked: 400 Times View My Garage	I couldnt watch this on NDTV website's feed. Man how terrible it must feel for those stranded!!! I pray and hope those stranded come safe out of this. Edit: Thanks for the update Spitfire, glad everyones evacuated. Last edited by Rocky_Balboa : 23rd February 2010 at 18:09.
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Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 777 Times	Things are better now. The road leading towards HAL is still blocked by rescue vehicles. The road going towards Domlur is now open. Everyone from the buidling has been evacuated. Fire Personel are checking the building.
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prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,211 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	Channel 9 Bangalore says everyone has been evacuated. 5 persons have died (Manipal hospital confirmed) as a result of jumping. They succumbed to their injuries. Source News 9. There was no alternative. They had to jump as a result of smoke. Over 30 people bought to Manipal. Last edited by prince_pervez : 23rd February 2010 at 18:08.
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23rd February 2010, 18:07	#24
Mr.Bangalore BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 369 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	A massive fire has hit the third floor of the Carlton Towers in Bangalore, killing three and trapping many office goers around the peak office hours this evening. source : Massive fire hits office building in B'lore - Yahoo! India News
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23rd February 2010, 18:10	#25
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 777 Times	No one had to jump, the news is misleading we were watching it all the time. It was sheer panic. Lot people held on their nerves and didnt jump. We from the opposite building kept shouting not to jump.
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23rd February 2010, 18:14	#27
Jaguar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,234 Thanked: 2,797 Times	traffic police doing a terrible job in managing traffic. avoid the old airport road & spread the word.
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23rd February 2010, 18:15	#28
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18,165 Thanked: 13,332 Times View My Garage	The news update says 5 people killed ???
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23rd February 2010, 18:23	#30
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,089 Thanked: 164 Times View My Garage	Very bad news. May their souls rest in peace. It's too bad that people panicked and jumped out of 6th floor.
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