Tragic news from Mumbai, Maharashtra, as a massive fire engulfed a nine-storey building in the Kandivali area on Monday afternoon, resulting in the loss of two lives. The victims have been identified as Glory Walphati (43) and Josu Gems Robert (8), with a minor among those who lost their lives in the incident.
According to police, five people sustained burn injuries in the fire incident and were rushed to a hospital, where doctors pronounced Walphati and Robert brought dead. The other three victims are still undergoing treatment at the hospital, they added.
According to Mumbai Fire Services department officials, the fire broke out at around 12.27 PM on Monday. Upon receiving information, Mumbai Fire Services rushed fire tenders to the Pavan Dham Veena Santur building and started the operation.
The blaze was confined to electric installations, officials said. Meanwhile, fire services department officials were making efforts to bring the situation under control.