Mumbai: Massive fire breaks out in 20-storey Kamala building in Tardeo, 2 dead, several injured
Two people were injured in a major fire at Kamala Building, in Nana Chowk, in Mumbai's Tardeo on Saturday morning. The injured were rushed to Bhatia Hospital.
Mumbai Fire Updates: At least 2 dead and 15 persons were left injured after a massive broke out on the 18th floor of a residential building in Tardeo area of central Mumbai on Saturday morning. The fire broke out at around 7.30 am in Kamla building located opposite Gandhi Hospital at Gowalia Tank.
According to reports, 12 injured persons are admitted to the general ward while 3 are in ICU.
Maharashtra | A level 3 fire broke out in 20 storeys Kamala building near Mumbai’s Bhatia hospital in Tardeo. 13 fire engines are present at the spot; more details awaited.
— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2022
According to the fire department, the blaze was declared level 3 at 8.10 am. 13 fire engines were rushed to the spot. Officials said the fire is being doused and is under control.
“It is a ground plus 20-story building. The fire broke out on its 18th floor. On being alerted, the fire brigade personnel and police rushed to the spot. Thirteen fire engines, seven water jetties, among others, are involved in the firefighting operation,” the official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
The firefighting and rescue operation is still on, he added.
