Mumbai: 7 dead, several injured after major fire at 20-storey building in Tardeo

Saturday, 22 January 2022Newsdesk

At least seven people died and 15 others were injured in a major fire at a 20-storey building near Mumbai’s Bhatia hospital in Tardeo Saturday. Of those injured, three are in critical condition and have been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of a nearby hospital.

New Delhi, 22 January 2022

As per news report of The Indian Express, At least 13 fire engines were rushed to the spot to control the blaze. “It is a ground plus 20-storey building. The fire broke out on the 18th floor at around 7.28 am. On being alerted, fire brigade personnel and the police rushed to the spot. Thirteen fire engines and seven water jetties are involved in the firefighting operation,” the official said, while adding that it was tagged as a level-3 (major) fire. Five ambulances have also been deployed for the rescue operations, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said.

Source - The Indian Express