Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to the fire in the residential high-rise in Mumbai’s Tardeo area. 

"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," the Prime Minister's Office said in a tweet.

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

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2022

At least six people were killed and 28 others injured in a major fire that broke out on the 18th floor of a residential building in Tardeo area of Mumbai on Saturday morning.

The blaze erupted around 7:30 am in Kamala Building, located opposite Bhatia Hospital at Gowalia Tank, when many of its residents were still asleep. Smoke from the fire quickly spread to several other floors, and residents were rescued and evacuated.