Mumbai Fire: Blaze Erupts At Income Tax Office In Churchgate, Fire Brigade Launches Major Rescue Operation To Evacuate Stranded Employees | Video
Mumbai: A fire broke out in the basement of Aaykar Bhavan, the Income Tax Office on Maharshi Karve Road in Churchgate, on Monday afternoon. The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) is currently carrying out evacuation operations to rescue employees stranded on the upper floors of the building. So far, no injuries have been reported, a fire official confirmed. #WATCH | #Mumbai : Fire Breaks Out In Income Tax…
Mumbai: A fire erupted in the basement of the Income Tax Office, Aaykar Bhavan, in Churchgate on Monday afternoon. The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) is leading evacuation efforts to rescue employees trapped on the upper floors. At present, there are no reported injuries, according to a fire official.
The fire was initially reported at around 2 pm, according to the BMC Disaster Management Cell. The blaze is currently confined to the basement of a seven-story building. An MFB team is actively engaged in firefighting, while another unit is focused on evacuating individuals on the higher levels. Firefighters are utilizing ladders through windows to transport those confined inside the building to safety.
Numerous fire officials and personnel, along with multiple fire engines and specialized emergency vehicles, are stationed at the scene to control the fire and aid in the rescue operation. The origin of the fire has yet to be determined, and additional information is forthcoming.
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