Government building in Mumbai engulfed by flames, several feared to be trapped inside
- 4 years ago
A governmental building in Mumbai has been engulfed by a large fire and firefighters fear there are workers trapped inside.
Filmed on February 17, the footage shows blaze raging through the upper levels of the building and smoke is seen billowing out the windows.
According to the local fire department, no casualties have been reported as of yet and the cause of the fire has been reported as a short circuit.
Fire brigade chief P.S Rahangdale said: "Hose line is in operation from inside the building and two lines of TTL from outside the building. The building is smoke logged and fire fighting operation is in progress using breathing apparatus set. The building is under repair."
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was present in the building, attending an NCP meeting when the fire broke out.
He says: "I was sitting in a meeting in Yashwantrao Chavan Hall when I got this information. About three and a half thousand people were working in this building. Almost all are being taken out. It has been on fire for about an hour and a half.
"How the fire started is a matter of investigation. Our first objective is to bring all people out safely," he added.
Filmed on February 17, the footage shows blaze raging through the upper levels of the building and smoke is seen billowing out the windows.
According to the local fire department, no casualties have been reported as of yet and the cause of the fire has been reported as a short circuit.
Fire brigade chief P.S Rahangdale said: "Hose line is in operation from inside the building and two lines of TTL from outside the building. The building is smoke logged and fire fighting operation is in progress using breathing apparatus set. The building is under repair."
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was present in the building, attending an NCP meeting when the fire broke out.
He says: "I was sitting in a meeting in Yashwantrao Chavan Hall when I got this information. About three and a half thousand people were working in this building. Almost all are being taken out. It has been on fire for about an hour and a half.
"How the fire started is a matter of investigation. Our first objective is to bring all people out safely," he added.