Mumbai: Seven residents of a 26-storey Mumbai skyscraper were killed and seven, including six firemen, injured in a major fire which broke out on the 13th floor of the building Friday evening, officials said here Saturday.
Among the victims are a woman and six men, whose bodies were charred beyond recognition, and were recovered from the lift, lobby, staircase and other areas on the 12th, 16th and 26th floor of the Mont Blanc building in the posh Kemps Corner area of south Mumbai, an official of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Disaster Control Cell said.
"We have not been able to identify any of the victims and shall be conducting DNA tests to ascertain their identity," the official said.
He said the blaze was brought under control by early Saturday.
Around 7.30 p.m. Friday evening, a huge blaze engulfed the middle-level floors of the building which houses several top businessmen, merchants and corporate head honchos.
The fire is suspected to have started due to a short-circuit in a flat that was being renovated and spread as gas cylinders burst in other flats, but officials said the exact cause was being investigated.
Rescue teams and residents saved at least 17 residents who were trapped on various floors inside the building.
More than two dozen fire-tenders from various fire-stations were deployed to bring the blaze under control shortly after midnight.
Six firemen sustained burn injuries and were admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital.
Four of the bodies have been kept at Sir J.J. Hospital while the remaining three are in Nair Hospital, officials said.
Comments
| Quick linksNews
National
International
Regional
Politics
Education & Career
Business
Science & Technology
Health
Views & Analysis
The Funny Side
© 2012 Awaz Multimedia & Publications. All rights reserved.
Andhra legislature rocked by protests over Telangana billThe state assembly was adjourned twice while the legislative council was adjourned for the day as lawmakers from Telangana and Seemandhra (Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra regions) trooped into the wells. ... More
Also Read: Telangana bill reaches Andhra Pradesh assembly
Lokpal Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha, din blocks debateThe bill, which seeks to provide for establishment of the institution of an ombudsman to inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries, was tabled in the upper house when ..... More
It is true that in Kashmir today there are many tendencies, which vary from asking for total independence, Azadi to Autonomy. There will hardly be any popular support for debating or abolishing article 370 as such at broad layers. Difficult to say how many fall in which...... More
Mehmoodur Rehman committee ReportMehmoodur Rehman committee strengthens Muslim claim on Ismail Yusuf land
"We are fighting with the government as well as in court for the possession of Ismail Yusuf College and its adjoining land since last fifty years. After the recommendation made by Dr. Mehmoodur Rehman committee we are sure the .... More
Also Read: Muslim women group demands ban on 'Triple Talaq in one sitting'
