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Mumbai Ghatkopar East Fire Breaks Out On 20th Floor Of 21-Storey Building, 3 Residents Injured

Mumbai: Three residents were injured after a fire broke out in a 21-storey residential building in Ghatkopar East on Friday evening. The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) brought the blaze under control after more than two hours of firefighting operations. The building was evacuated, while a search operation continued late into the night to check for anyone trapped inside. Fire officials suspect that…

Mumbai Ghatkopar East Fire Breaks Out On 20th Floor Of 21-Storey Building, 3 Residents Injured

Mumbai: A fire erupted on the 20th floor of a 21-storey residential building in Ghatkopar East on Friday evening, resulting in injuries to three residents. The Mumbai Fire Brigade managed to bring the blaze under control after more than two hours of intense firefighting efforts. Emergency services swiftly evacuated the building, while a thorough search operation was conducted throughout the night to ensure no one was trapped inside.

The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, though fire officials have speculated that firecrackers, possibly rockets used during Diwali celebrations, may have ignited the blaze. The cause has yet to be officially confirmed. Ghatkopar High-Rise Fire Alert.

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