Four days after hospital inferno, three fires break out in Mumbai within 24 hrs

Days after a fire at Marol's ESIC Hospital which killed 11 people, Sunday saw three fire incidents in different parts of the city which left one person critical and one more injured.

The incidents took place at Ramgad slum in Mahim, New Beauty Salon Centre in Khar West and at a garment factory in Kandivali East.

Ajam Khan, 14, suffered 90-95 per cent burns and his condition is critical, while Rehana Khatun, 50, suffered 5-9 per cent burns. Both were taken to Sion Hospital for treatment.

The posh salon near Rajasthan restaurant in Khar caught fire in the basement area. The building has two basements, on the ground and seventh floors. The blaze erupted in the basement around 10 am, but remained confined to packing material, stock of cosmetics, electric wiring and installations.

Eight fire engines and six water tanker were rushed to the spot. The fire brigade team used a thermal imaging camera and exhaust bowers to douse the fire, which was brought under control around 2.20 pm. "The fire fighting system was not working," said a fire officer. It is mandatory to have the fire safety system audited every six months.

At the cloth factory at Damu Nagar, near MIDC bus stop, the fire was reported around 4 pm. Four fire engines were despatched. The fire was doused after an hour.