20131213 India Massive fire in Mumbai’s 26-storey building
India Dec 13 2013 “Building”
Dead : dead 0 or unknown Burnout : 1 to 29 Injured : injured 1 to 9
Massive fire in Mumbai’s 26-storey building
Updated: 2013-12-13-21:09
(The blaze started in the 26-storey Mount Plant building in Kemps Corner area.)
MUMBAI: A major fire broke out on the 12th floor of a high-rise residential building in south Mumbai on Friday evening and at least six firemen were injured during the fire-fighting operation.
The blaze started in the 26-storey Mont Blanc building in the posh Kemps Corner area.
A fire brigade official termed it as a “major” fire. Fourteen fire engines, seven water tankers and four ambulances have been rushed to the spot.
Civic body sources said six fire-fighters sustained injuries during the operation to control the flames.
“People who reside above the 12th floor were trapped in their apartments. They could not come down as the smoke had engulfed the entire floor,” said a resident.
Another resident said that due to multiple cylinder bursts in the apartments, the fire spread across the entire floor.
The cause of the fire was not yet clear, fire brigade sources said.
Some residents also told reporters that the building was equipped with fire-fighting apparatus.
The deputy fire chief said that the situation has come under control.
Residents above the 12th floor were evacuated to the higher floors.
Websource：The Times of India
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