Two women die due to suffocation in Surat spa fire

Updated: Nov 7th, 2024


In a fire incident at a spa in Surat, two women employees succumbed to death due to suffocation on Wednesday night.

Benu Hungma Limboo (30) and Manisha (24), residents of Sikkim, died in the fire incident at Amrutya Spa and Salon Centre at Shiv Pooja Complex on City Light Road.

The fire broke out due to a short circuit on the fourth floor, which houses a gym and spa.

At the time of the fire, five staff members were present, including four women and one watchman.

As the smoke started to fill the area, two women and the watchman managed to escape. However, the other two women ran towards the bathroom and died due to Asphyxiation. 

Vesu police arrested the spa owner, Arman. It has also come to light that an illegal spa was operating inside the gym.

“The building is equipped with fire safety systems, but they were not operational,” said fire officer Ishwar Patel.

The fire department had previously issued a notice regarding the issue. Moreover, there is only one entry and exit point for the gym, and there is no emergency exit available.

Mayor Daxesh Mavani also visited the site and, recognising the severity of the situation, ordered an investigation into the gym and spa operations.

He also ordered an inspection of the building’s building usage (BU) certificate and fire NOC (No Objection Certificate).

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