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Nine hurt in electrical fire at Mumbai high-rise residential building
A fire sweeping through an electrical duct in a 13-storey residential complex in Mumbai's Kurla area early Tuesday morning injured nine residents, including three children. Fire brigade personnel contained the blaze within 30 minutes.
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The fire erupted at approximately 6:53 am at Kohinoor HDIL Building No. 5 in Kurla West, with flames rapidly spreading along electrical wiring and duct installations throughout the structure. The Mumbai Fire Brigade brought the fire under control by 7:21 am, preventing further escalation of the incident.
Nine people sustained injuries in the incident, with eight residents primarily affected by thick smoke that engulfed the building, causing suffocation. One person suffered a leg injury during the emergency. Among the injured are a five-year-old boy, two teenage girls, and an elderly resident.
All nine victims were transported to Rajawadi Hospital, where medical officials reported their conditions as stable. The hospital did not indicate any serious or life-threatening injuries.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade mobilised multiple agencies to respond to the emergency, including police, the power company, ambulance services, and municipal ward staff. Authorities have not yet determined the exact cause of the fire or assessed the full extent of structural damage to the building.