The loss of life toll within the December 8 fireplace in a candle manufacturing unit in Talawade in Pune’s Pimpri Chinchwad reached 14 after two ladies succumbed to their accidents, a civic official mentioned on Sunday.
In one other improvement, police arrested Sharad Sutar, the proprietor of the ill-fated unit, after he was discharged from hospital. He too had sustained accidents within the blaze.
“Kamal Choure (35) died on Saturday. Usha Padvi (40) succumbed on Sunday,” the official mentioned.
The fireplace came about within the afternoon on December 8 in a unit that specialised in making glowing candles utilized in birthday celebrations.
Whereas six individuals had died on the identical day, 10 others had been critically injured, a few of whom succumbed within the following days.