A major fire broke out on the 23rd floor of a multi-storey residential building in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar East area on Friday night. After receiving information about the fire, fire brigade and police teams reached the spot. As a precaution, the entire building was evacuated. Three people were injured in the incident and were admitted to hospital. According to doctors, the injured were reported to be in stable condition.
According to information, the fire broke out in the Kukreja Palace building on Vallabh Baug Lane in Pantnagar, Ghatkopar East. The fire brigade was informed at around 7:56 p.m. on Friday evening. Fire teams reached the scene at 8:15 p.m. The fire was initially declared a Level-1 incident, but in view of the situation it was later upgraded to a Level-2 fire call.
The injured include 45-year-old Sainath Awale, who suffered around 27 percent burns after being caught in the fire. He was admitted to Rajawadi Hospital. Meanwhile, 34-year-old Nirav Lodaya and 47-year-old Rajesh Lodaya were taken to Zynova Hospital after they experienced breathing-related difficulties. The condition of all three was reported to be stable.
After bringing the fire under control, firefighters carried out a search operation in the building to ensure that no one was trapped inside. The official cause of the fire has not yet been disclosed. Initial reports have raised the possibility of both a firecracker spark and a short circuit. The matter is under investigation.
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