Daijiworld Media Network – Nagpur
Nagpur, Nov 13: A government revenue department official died after a massive fire broke out at Anantara Hotel in Bazargaon along the Nagpur-Amravati National Highway on Thursday night.
The deceased has been identified as Manoj Sadashivrao Bande, a resident of Anjangaon Surji in Amravati district. He was serving as a Mandal Officer at the Anjangaon Surji Tehsil office.
According to preliminary reports, the fire broke out at the hotel during the night and spread rapidly, engulfing the premises. Thick smoke filled one of the hotel rooms, causing Bande to suffocate.
Following the incident, fire brigade teams rushed to the spot and launched efforts to bring the blaze under control. Six fire tenders were deployed in the operation.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Police and fire department officials have initiated an investigation into the incident.
The incident has raised concerns over fire safety at the hotel, while further details are awaited.