Massive fire engulfs iconic Mumbai building - A major fire broke out on June- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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A major fire broke out on June 02, 2016 in a five-storeyed commercial-cum-residential building here but there were no casualties as its occupants, including some foreigners, were swiftly evacuated, officials said.

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The blaze in the building, located in upscale Colaba in South Mumbai, started in the first floor at around 4 pm, they said, adding the flames were contained after almost five hours of fire fighting operation.

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"The building was immediately evacuated and no casualties were reported," said Chief Fire Officer Prabhat Rahangadale.

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"We have been able to contain the flames and not allow them to spread to adjoining buildings. The main staircase collapsed making access into the old building very difficult," he said.

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Asked if the fire fighting operation was delayed due to water shortage, he said "there was some issue which was sorted out. The water tankers which had gone for refilling were delayed due to traffic."

In This Pic : Massive fire engulfs iconic Mumbai building

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