07 February,2023 10:12 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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A fire broke out on the seventh-level podium area of an under-construction high-rise in Prabhadevi on Monday night, an official said. According to the officials, the fire was extinguished using two small hose lines at 3.59 am on Tuesday morning.
A 40-year-old fire officer was injured and was shifted to KEM hospital, a Fire Brigade official said. "While he was in stable condition, he took discharge against medical advice," the official added.
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According to BMC data, the fire was confined to building construction materials, plywood, bamboo, packaging material, sanitary material, G.I. sheets, office furniture, office files & records, electric wiring & electric installations, etc. in the godown at 7th level podium in an area about 4000 to 5000 sq.ft.
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"One compressed oxygen gas cylinder exploded in one of the said godowns, thereby causing more spread of fire," the official said.
Seven fire engines were rushed to the spot.