The blaze was reported on Friday afternoon

Following the information regarding the blaze, Mumbai Fire Brigade, Police and other civic officials rushed to the spot

A fire-fighting operation was launched thereafter

Mumbai Fire Brigade officials quickly extinguished the blaze that broke out in a portion of the Asher Building at Prof N R Phatak Chowk, said an official 

The fire was contained promptly, preventing any major damage to the building or surrounding areas, he said