State government minister Aaditya Thackeray has also announced compensation for the dead by tweeting. He wrote in his tweet, 'I visited Kamala Building fire site in Tardeo to get information about the rescue operation at the ground level (Mumbai Fire). Also talked to the people there and assured them of all help in this sad time. Will give compensation of Rs.Ongoing treatment of the injured- ThackerayAditya Thackeray wrote in his tweet, 'There are reports that two hospitals have refused to treat people. However, both the hospitals have informed me that they have admitted some people who were injured due to the fire and are being treated. A few hours earlier, in another tweet, Thackeray had said, I am in touch with the officials regarding the fire in Kamala Bhawan located in Taddev. Fire brigade and police are on the spot. Rescue and cooling operation is on.fire in 20 storey buildingA Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official said the fire broke out around 7 am in the building 'Kamala' located opposite Gandhi Hospital in Gowalia Tank. He said, 'It is a 20-storey building. The fire started on its 18th floor. On receiving the information, fire brigade personnel and police reached the spot. 13 fire tenders and seven water tankers were pressed into service in the firefighting operation.Rahul Gandhi expressed griefCongress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed grief over the incident. He said in a Facebook post, 'Sad news has been received of fire in a multi-storey building in Mumbai. My deepest condolences to the families of those killed in the incident. I wish the people injured in this incident a speedy recovery.' Rahul Gandhi said, 'I appeal to the Congress workers to provide all possible help.An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the building fire in Tardeo, Mumbai. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000 each: PM @narendramodi
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