Seven people have died in the fire incident that broke out in 20-storeyed Kamala building near Mumbai’s Bhatia hospital in Tardeo, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Rescue operations underway. Pics/Bipin Kokate
Updated On: 2022-01-22 11:09 AM IST
The blaze erupted around 7 am in Kamala building located opposite Gandhi Hospital at Gowalia Tank, the official BMC said. Pic/Bipin Kokate
The fire broke out on its 18th floor. On being alerted, the fire brigade personnel and police rushed the spot. Pic/Bipin Kokate
Thirteen fire engines, seven water jetties, among others, are involved in the firefighting operation. Pic/Bipin Kokate
Mumabi Mayor Kishori Pednekar was present at the spot today morning. Six old age people needed oxygen support system and have been shifted to the hospital, she said. Pic/Bipin Kokate
There are at least six flats on each floor. The blaze engulfed the 18th and 19th floors and some residents were trapped there. Pic/Bipin Kokate
Soon after the fire broke out on the 18th floor, residents started running out with their family members. Pic/Bipin Kokate
According to the official, the firefighting and rescue operation is still on. Pic/Bipin Kokate
Mumbai police deployed at Kamala building in Tardeo, Mumbai. Pic/Bipin Kokate
Rescure operations at Kamala building. Pic/Bipin Kokate
