20190722 Disaster tourism hinders fire brigade’s rescue operations
India Jul 22 2019 “Building” “Other bldg.”
Dead : dead 0 or unknown Burnout : 1 to 29 Injured : injured 0 or unknown
Disaster tourism hinders fire brigade’s rescue operations
Updated: 2019–07–23
MUMBAI: The fire at MTNL building attracted hordes of onlookers from nearby locality and hindered rescue operations on Monday.
Despite the police repeatedly asking onlookers to move away, they continued to crowd the site. Many people from adjoining slums stood atop a nearby bridge where traffic movement was restricted. A fire official said the engines reached the spot but refilling the tanks was a task as locals obstructed roads.
“We requested cops to ensure the crowds were moved away,” said a fire official.
A local from St Martin’s Road said, “I saw the fire on TV and came to see how serious it was as the smoke had spread.”
Web Source: The times of India