2 Killed, 15 injured as major fire breaks out in Mumbai

Mumbai: At least two killed 15 people sustained burn injuries, three of them seriously, in a major fire that broke out on 18th floor in Tardeo area in central Mumbai on Saturday morning.

As per the information, fire broke out around 7am in Kamla building located near Gandhi hospital at Gowalia Tank, which is a 20-plus storey building.

After receiving the information, fire brigade officials and police personnel rushed to the spot and at least 13 fire engines, 7 watee jetties among others engaged in the rescue operation.

Officials said that it was tagged as a level-3 (major) fire and two killed around 15 people were injured who are undergoing treatment in nearby private hospital.

Meanwhile, firefighting and rescue operation is still on.