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Amazon India launches probe into fatal fire at partner warehouse

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Amazon India is investigating a fire at a partner warehouse in Uttarakhand that killed two workers

The fire occurred at M&M Logistics Solutions' facility on June 5, and the building allegedly lacked fire safety measures

Amazon said it will take action against M&M Logistics Solutions after the police investigation is complete

Amazon India has launched an internal investigation into a fire at one of its third-party delivery partners, M&M Logistics Solutions, in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani.
The fire occurred on June 5 at an M&M Logistics facility and killed two workers.
The building allegedly did not have a valid fire safety clearance, fire alarm, smoke detectors, or a proper emergency exit.
Amazon said it will take 'appropriate action' against M&M Logistics Solutions after the police investigation is completed.
M&M Logistics Solutions operates 45 Amazon delivery centres across 21 cities in northern India.
Amazon India Workers Union demanded a judicial inquiry into the fire fatalities, calling it a 'grave failure of workplace safety and protection of human dignity'.

Workplace safety concerns have been a recurring theme for Amazon’s Indian operations.
Last year, the NHRC sought a response from Amazon over allegations of labour law violations at one of its Delhi warehouses.
Amazon issues a Seller Code of Conduct requiring vendors to maintain safe working conditions.
Contractors can face suspension or termination for violating safety standards.

Amazon India is an online retail and logistics services company operating in India.
It partners with third-party logistics providers to manage delivery operations.
Amazon operates a network of delivery centres across multiple cities in India.
The company has faced scrutiny over workplace safety and compliance with labour laws.
It has a Seller Code of Conduct that outlines safety and operational standards for partners.