A 70-year-old man died, and three others were injured in a fire that broke out on Thursday in the Kanakia Samarpan Tower in Borivali, Mumbai. The blaze started in the 22-storey building near the Magathane metro station at 12:37 PM and was extinguished by 1:02 PM. The fire, confined to the electric wiring and cables in the electric duct from the first to the 16th floor, was tackled by the Fire Brigade, police, and local BMC ward personnel. Ambulances from the 108 service were on standby during the operation.
Casualties and injuries
Four individuals suffered from smoke inhalation:
- Ranjana Rajput, 59, female - condition stable
- Shivni Rajput, 26, female - condition stable
- Shobha Savle, 70, female - condition stable
- Mahendra Shah, 70, male - declared brought dead
Investigation and response
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and ensuring safety measures are in place to prevent such incidents in the future. The swift response by the emergency services helped contain the blaze and minimise further casualties.
As of 4:30 PM, information from the Resident Medical Officer of Apex Hospital confirmed the conditions of the affected individuals. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Further details will be provided as they become available.
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