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Wow! Momo fire kills three staff in West Bengal godown blaze
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- Wow! Momo
- What it does
- Indian restaurant chain operator
- Kind
- News
- Based in
- Anandapur
- Founded
- 2008
What they do
Wow!
What happened
Momo operates over 800 outlets across India with FY25 revenue of INR 640 Cr
Why it matters
A pre-dawn fire at its Anandapur warehouse resulted in 27 people reported missing; the company faces police custody for managers and legal scrutiny from the…
The details
- A massive fire broke out at Wow! Momo's godowns in Anandapur, West Bengal on Jan 26.
- The blaze resulted in the deaths of three Wow! Momo employees including a security guard.
- Police have detained the store manager and deputy manager for alleged negligence in the incident.
- Authorities report that 27 people are currently missing following the disaster.
- Rescue teams are recovering body parts requiring DNA tests to identify victims.
- Wow! Momo claims the fire started in an adjacent warehouse due to unauthorized cooking.
- The Calcutta High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the tragedy.
- West Bengal Governor visited the site and cited lack of safety equipment like alarms.
The bigger picture
- The incident highlights severe safety lapses in industrial storage facilities.
- Political leaders have questioned the delay in arresting the company owner.
- The event impacts the reputation of a rapidly growing Indian food brand.
About the business
- Wow! Momo was founded in 2008 by Binod Kumar Homagai and others.
- The company runs brands like Wow Chicken and China Belly.
- It operates more than 800 outlets across over 80 cities.
- FY25 revenue reached INR 640 Cr showing over 30% growth.
- The company targets INR 850 Cr revenue for FY26.
- Profitability figures for FY25 were not disclosed publicly.
- The firm provides lifelong salary support to families of deceased staff.
- Education expenses for children of victims are covered by the company.
- The government announced INR 10 lakh aid per deceased family.
What happens next
- The next court hearing is scheduled for Feb 4.
- The company is submitting employment proof to the High Court.
Founders
- Binod Kumar Homagai, Founder
- Sagar Daryani, Founder
- Shah Miftaur Rahman, Founder
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