Massive Fire Engulfs High-Rise in South Mumbai, Residents Trapped on Upper Floors
A major fire erupted in a multi-storey tower in south Mumbai’s Byculla area around midnight, leading to several residents becoming stranded on upper floors. The blaze broke out on the 10th floor of the Monte South building’s A wing in the Khatao Mill Compound in Byculla (W) around 11:42 pm. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire originated in an apartment on that floor.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police, 108 Ambulance, BEST’s power wing, and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s local ward staff swiftly mobilized at the scene. As of now, there have been no reports of injuries. However, the exact number of people stranded is still being ascertained.
The fire remains confined to the 10th floor flat, but smoke has engulfed the entire floor, forcing several residents to seek refuge on higher floors. At least eight fire tenders and other fire vehicles are currently at the site, and rescue operations are underway to evacuate the trapped individuals.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and further details are awaited.
