<h5>Tragic fire ends fun.</h5><p>On 25th May 2024, many people were having fun at the TRP Game Zone (also called TRP Games Food Entertainment) in Rajkot, Gujarat. The place was full of visitors, many of whom had come to enjoy with their families, friends, etc.</p><p>Sadly, a massive fire broke out at the game zone. The tragedy has resulted in many deaths, including a few children (oh no!) and numerous injuries. This incident has horrified the nation.</p><h5>What caused the fire?</h5><div class="raw-html-embed"><figure> <video width="100%" controls=""> <source src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/rajkot-fire-tragedy%2FFire%202.mp4?alt=media&amp;token=a14f3d0a-3a48-4fa3-9d52-0f86e929eea6" type="video/mp4"> </video> <figcaption>CCTV footage of the fire. Video by Press Trust of India.</figcaption> </figure></div><p>An authority said electrical sparks could have started the fire. But, CCTV footage also revealed that the fire could have started as sparks from a welding machine fell on inflammable materials that were kept on the facility’s premises.</p><p>Construction activities were ongoing on the facility’s first floor when sparks from the welding process made contact with nearby plastic materials, starting the fire.</p><p>However, more investigations are required to reach a conclusion.</p><h5>Irresponsibility behind the tragedy!</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/newsahoot.appspot.com/Fire_3_91f3ec6395.jpg" alt="Fire-3.jpg"><figcaption>Officials inspecting the site. Photo by Mint.</figcaption></figure><p>The game zone didn’t have a fire no-objection certificate (NOC). This document is issued after a thorough inspection by the fire department.</p><p>They first ensure the building has the required fire safety measures, like fire extinguishers, alarms, etc., before saying they have no objection to the building’s operation.</p><p>Reports also say the facility had only one single entry and exit point. This can be dangerous as people wouldn’t be able to leave the premises quickly during fires or other bad incidents. Single entry and exit points can also cause congestion and delay evacuation.</p><p>There were also litres of petrol and diesel stored in various places of the facility. This also caused the fire to spread and eventually burn down the entire structure.</p><h5>Steps taken after the incident.</h5><p>The police have arrested four people, including people who had established the game zone. The state government has also established a team to investigate the incident.</p><p>The Gujarat High Court (HC) also criticised the local governing body for allowing the TRP Game Zone to function without proper documents.</p><p>The Gujarat government has suspended five officials for allowing the facility to operate without necessary approvals.</p><p>This incident highlights that businesses should follow all the rules and be responsible for ensuring people’s safety.</p>

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