Mumbai: At least six persons were killed and 15 others injured when a blaze engulfed the 18th floor of a building in Tardeo, South Mumbai, on Saturday, the BMC Disaster Control said here.
The fire was noticed at the top part of the 20-storied Kamla Building at around 7.30 a.m.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) rushed with fire tenders as the flames quickly spread to the two upper floors sparking panic among the building residents.
At least 15 injured persons were rescued by the MFB teams, of which four were critical and rushed to the BYL Nair Hospital nearby.
Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar rushed to the spot to supervise the rescue and relief operations. She informed that six elderly people needed oxygen support and were shifted to the hospital. The fire “is under control but smoke is huge. All people have been rescued,” she added.
On being alerted, the fire brigade personnel and police had rushed to the spot. A civic body official said 13 fire engines and seven water jetties, among others, were involved in the firefighting operation.
Ms Kalinga