A fire broke out in a plush private residence, Dharm Villa, at Gamadia Road, on Wednesday around 12.30 am. While there were no casualties, five floors of the nine-storey building was seriously damaged, said fire officials. The building is said to be owned by a business family, Jajodia.

Chief fire officer PS Rahangdale said that owing to a non-operational fire system, notice would be issued to the owners. When mid-day tried to speak to the residents of the building, they asked to be left alone.