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Mumbai Fire Engulfs 14 Lives, 16 Injured  

Mumbai (December 29, 2017): At least 14 people have been confirmed dead and 16 others injured after a major fire broke out in the wee hours of Friday at a building in Kamala Mills Compound in Lower Parel, according to the disaster control room of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Speaking to the media, KEM hospital Dean Dr Avinash Supe confirmed the death of 14 people. The fire started on the sixth floor of the building in central Mumbai at around 12:30 am and soon engulfed the entire place. The building also houses some commercial establishments including hotels, media offices a police official said.Of the 16 injured, two have been taken to LTMG Sion hospital, while others who suffered minor injuries were sent to KEM hospital for immediate medical assistance. Dr Nikhil, CMO KEM hospital confirmed that a total of 12 people were admitted to the hospital following the incident.

 BMC commissioner Ajoy Mehta has reached the spot (Kamala Mills compound) after visiting KEM hospital. Meanwhile, Sion hospital says that the condition of the two injured persons brought there is now stable.

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