A major firefighting operation was launched at the spot and 36 residents were rescued from the building, officials said. Pics/Special Arrangement by Samiullah Khan
According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the fire started in the electric duct, affecting wiring and electric cables from the ground to the 4th floor
The blaze erupted around 3 pm in New Janakalyan Society at Shanti Nagar in Dahisar East, an official said
Around 36 residents were rescued, of which 19 were rushed to different hospitals. Of the seven who were admitted to Rohit Hospital, one, a woman, died. One male is critical among those. The condition of others is stable. Ten of the injured were taken to Northern Care Hospital, and one each to Pragati Hospital and civic-run Shatabdi Hospital, an official said
The entire building was smoke-logged, and firefighting operations were underway, officials said
The blaze was fully extinguished by 6:10 pm, said the officials, adding that the cause of the fire was being investigated
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