Fire in an eatery kills 8 - Times of India's report

As per the reports in Times of India, 8 persons died due to fire from possible short circuit and subsequent fireball from leaking gas in an eatery.

During fire, the stairs leading to eatery in upper floor gave way, trapping the persons in it.

It is found that this eatery does not have any permission for that floor from municipal and also NOC is not obtained from fire authorities.

The manager is charged with culpable homicide not amounting murder. If proven, maximum punishment of life term is possible.

http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/fire-in-restraurant-7-from-kurla-college-among-8-dead/