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Nalasopara Fire: Massive Late-Night Blaze Engulfs 8th To 10th Floors Of Imperial Heights, 15 Rescued As Rescue Operations Continue | Video

Nalasopara: A massive fire broke out on the eighth to tenth floors of the Imperial Heights building in Nalasopara in Maharashtra's Palghar district, prompting a rescue operation by fire brigade personnel. #WATCH | Nalasopara, Maharashtra: A fire broke out on the 8th to 10th floors of Imperial Tower on Link Road, suspected to be due to a short circuit. The fire brigade is at the scene. Further…

Nalasopara Fire: Massive Late-Night Blaze Engulfs 8th To 10th Floors Of Imperial Heights, 15 Rescued As Rescue Operations Continue | Video

Nalasopara witnessed a massive late-night fire that engulfed the eighth to tenth floors of the Imperial Heights building on Link Road in Maharashtra's Palghar district. The fire department, police department, and administrative staff launched a rescue operation after the blaze was reported at around 11:30 pm on Tuesday. As of now, 15 people have been rescued, while several others managed to evacuate the building themselves.

It is suspected that a short circuit caused the fire, although the exact cause is still under investigation. The Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Prithviraj BP, stated that a woman over the age of 60 was feared dead, and an investigation into the cause of the blaze is pending.

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