Mumbai: Fire breaks out at chawl near Phoenix mall; no casualties reported

A sudden blaze occurred at Khimji-Ramji chawl, which is located opposite to the Phoenix Mall in Parel. No casualties have been reported

Phoenix Mall chawl fire

A sudden blaze occurred at Khimji-Ramji chawl, which is located opposite to the Phoenix Mall in Parel. According to a report by DNA, the fire, which started on the ground floor of the chawl at around 8:00pm was doused after two hours.

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Five fire engines and two water tankers rushed to the spot. Although the exact cause for the blaze is yet to be ascertained, fire officials believe a short circuit to be behind the blaze.

Nearly all the residents were evacuated on time and no casualties have been reported so far.

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