A massive fire broke out inside a 20-story residential structure in Mumbai this morning, killing at least seven people.
The massive blaze
In the massive blaze that started around 7 a.m. on the 18th floor of the Kamla building opposite Gandhi Hospital at Gowalia Tank in Mumbai’s Tardeo area, another 15 people were injured.
Six senior persons required oxygen assistance, according to Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar, who spoke to news agency ANI. The blaze “Although the situation is under control, the amount of smoke is enormous. Everyone has been rescued “she continued.
The fire department and police had hurried to the scene after being notified.
According to a city official, the firefighting operation included 13 fire engines and seven water jetties, among other things, and it was classified as a level-3 (large) fire.
Injured civilians taken to hospital
Officials claimed the injured were taken to three local hospitals, with five people dying at Nair Hospital, one at Kasturba Hospital, and another at Bhatia Hospital as a result of their injuries.
Tweet by BJP leader
Priti Gandhi, a BJP leader, tweeted a video clip from the incident, saying, “Excuses will be made, shaky justifications will be offered, and life will go on as usual. If the city is to survive, the strongest political will is essential. The pains of unaccountability as a Mumbaikar!!”
