New Delhi: A massive fire engulfed a five-storey building in Goregaon, Mumbai, in the wee hours of Friday, claiming the lives of seven people and injuring 44 others, news agency ANI quoted officials as saying. Out of the total injured, the condition of 5 is critical, 35 persons are being treated and 4 of the injured people have been discharged. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said that 46 people were rescued from the blaze that erupted around 3 am at Jay Bhavani building, on MG Road, near Azad Maidan. The fire was classified as Level 2, which means it required moderate firefighting efforts. The injured were rushed to HBT and Cooper Hospital for treatment. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.
Speaking to ANI, relative of a victim said, "Our family members and relatives were there. My aunt has died. A short circuit occurred at around 1.30 am and then the fire spread... The fire spread to the 7th floor... From our family, one dead body is with them, they said they will hand it over in an hour..."
