Solapur, May 19 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Solapur fire incident where at least eight people died.

Prime Minister also announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia compensation to given to the next of kin of each deceased.

"Pained by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Solapur, Maharashtra. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," PMO said in a post on X.

The fire had broke out in the early hours of Sunday.

Fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot. A total of 11 fire engines were dispatched to the spot to contain th...