Major fire near Mahalaxmi temple in Mumbai, fire tenders rushed to spot

A major fire broke out on the third floor of a high-rise residential building in south Mumbai. 5 fire engines have been rushed to the spot. However,there are no immediate reports of casualties, according to a senior officer from Mumbai Fire Brigade.

A major fire broke out on the third floor of a high-rise residential building in south Mumbai. 5 fire engines have been rushed to the spot. However, there are no immediate reports of casualties, according to a senior officer from Mumbai Fire Brigade.

"We have started a two-step rescue operation at the location. Our primary aim is to quickly evacuate people from the building and then to control the flame," the officer said.

According to Chief Fire Officer, PS Rahangdale fire broke out on 4th floor of Tirupati apartments and it has now been doused. Also there have been no casualties. 

Further he said, that since the smoke has engulfed the entire area, many residents are facing extreme difficulty in coming down. Fire fighters have entered the building and are rescuing the people. Two blasts from cooking gas cylinders were heard from the building as flames engulfed the third floor apartments.

An electrical short-circuit is believed to be the reason behind the fire, although there has been no official confirmation.