A massive fire in a Mumbai high-rise building

A major fire broke out about 7 a.m. on the 18th floor of the Kamla building opposite Gandhi Hospital at Gowalia Tank in Mumbai’s Tardeo neighbourhood, injuring at least 15 people.

A massive fire broke out inside a 20-story residential structure in Mumbai this morning, killing at least seven people.

In the massive blaze that started around 7 a.m. on the 18th floor of the Kamla building opposite Gandhi Hospital at Gowalia Tank in Mumbai’s Tardeo area, another 15 people were injured.

A enormous column of smoke filled the sky, with flames erupting from the building, according to footage from the site.

Six senior persons required oxygen assistance, according to Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar. The blaze “Although the situation is under control, the amount of smoke is enormous. Everyone has been rescued”.

The fire department and police had hurried to the scene after being notified. According to a city official, the firefighting operation included 13 fire engines and seven water jetties, among other things, and it was classified as a level-3 fire.

Officials claimed the injured were taken to three local hospitals, with five people dying at Nair Hospital, one at Kasturba Hospital, and another at Bhatia Hospital as a result of their injuries.

Priti Gandhi, a BJP leader, tweeted a video clip from the incident, saying, “Excuses will be made, shaky justifications will be offered, and life will go on as usual. If the city is to survive, the strongest political will is essential. The pains of unaccountability as a Mumbaikar!!”

Mangal Prabhat Lodha, the Maharashtra BJP president and MLA, described the occurrence as “unfortunate.”

Two of them were brought dead, according to doctors at the Nair Hospital, while the status of the other two is stable and they are being treated,” a BM official said.

Twelve of the 15 injured people who were carried to the Bhatia Hospital were admitted to the general ward, according to doctors. Three others are in serious condition and are being treated in the intensive care unit (ICU), according to him.

Six elderly persons need oxygen support and were sent to the hospital. The flames are under control, but the smoke is massive. “Everyone has been saved,” claimed Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray stated on Saturday that he is in close contact with authorities and that rescue and cooling efforts are ongoing.

“I’ve been in contact with the authorities about the fire at the Kamala building in Tardeo. The fire department and the police are on the scene. Rescue and cooling efforts are currently underway” Today, Thackeray tweeted.

Mangal Prabhat Lodha, the Maharashtra BJP president and MLA, described the occurrence as a “unfortunate episode.”

According to several residents, the building’s power supply was turned off after the incident, according to a BMC official. When the fire broke out, many of the building’s tenants were sleeping.

Rahul Gandhi calls the Mumbai fire “tragic” and encourages party members to aid.

Rahul Gandhi, the Congress leader, expressed his condolences to the families of those killed in a fire in Mumbai on Saturday. He wished the injured a swift recovery and urged party workers to aid those who were afflicted.

“The awful news of a Mumbai high-rise fire is upsetting. My heartfelt sympathies to the families of those who have died. Wishing the injured a swift recovery”, “In a Facebook message, Gandhi stated. “I appeal to all members of Congress to help in any way they can,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, announced that the Kamala building incident would be examined.

The fire at the Kamala building in Mumbai’s Tardeo neighborhood is being examined. Our Mumbai Suburban guardian minister Aaditya Thackeray and Mumbai City guardian minister Aslam Shaikh will investigate Ajit Pawar Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister.

Devendra Fadnavis, a senior BJP politician, said that surrounding hospitals refused to admit the injured, resulting in “additional deaths,” and demanded punishment against those responsible for the killings.

The civic official, when asked about the incident, replied, “It is a 20-story structure with a ground floor. The fire started on the 19th floor. When the fire department and police were alerted, they rushed to the scene. Several people were rescued, and 29 of them were transferred to various hospitals in the area since some of them were hurt, while others complained of health issues such as suffocation.”