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Fire at Mumbai high-rise leaves three hospitalised; short circuit suspected
A fire broke out at a residential or commercial high-rise building in Mumbai's Ghatkopar East locality, resulting in three people being hospitalised. Initial police investigations suggest an electrical short circuit may have triggered the blaze.
LSN India ·
Fire services responded to an incident at a multi-storey building in Ghatkopar East on Mumbai's eastern suburbs after a fire erupted in the structure. Three individuals were rescued and taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment of injuries sustained during the incident.
According to preliminary findings by police, the fire appears to have originated from an electrical short circuit within the building. Authorities have launched an investigation into the exact cause and circumstances that led to the outbreak.
Fire department personnel brought the blaze under control and ensured the evacuation of residents and occupants from the affected building. No additional casualties have been reported at this time.
The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns related to electrical systems in high-rise buildings across metropolitan areas. Authorities typically advise building residents to conduct regular maintenance checks and ensure proper electrical installations to mitigate fire hazards.