A 30-year-old security guard fell to death from the balcony of a flat located on the 19th floor of a 61-storey residential building in central Mumbai after a major fire broke out there on Friday. Pic/Bipin Kokate

At least 12 fire engines and water tankers were ar the spot. Pic/Bipin Kokate

The cause of the blaze, tentatively believed to be due to a short-circuit, is being probed. Pic/Bipin Kokate

Talking to reporters, Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal said an inquiry will be carried out into the incident. Pic/Bipin Kokate

A majority of the residents managed to evacuate themselves, including several senior citizens and children. Pic/Bipin Kokate

Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar, who visited the building, said the victim`s life could have been saved if the private security guards appointed at the building were well-trained. Pic/Bipin Kokate

`After the fire broke out, Arun Tiwari, a security guard of the building, rushed to the 19th floor. But he soon realised that he was trapped and in order to save himself from the blaze, he went to the balcony of the flat. He clung to the railing for several minutes before losing his grip and falling to his death,` an official said. Pic/Bipin Kokate

A civic official said the fire was brought under control by 4.20 pm after around four hours of efforts. Pic/Bipin Kokate

Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray also arrived at Avighna Park apartments to review the situation. Pic/Bipin Kokate