Mumbai fire: 14 killed, 23 injured as fire engulfs Kamala Mills Compound in Lower Parel

At least 14 people were killed and as many injured out of which two are critical after a major fire in a building in Kamala Mills Compound in Lower Parel, an official said.

At least 14 people were killed and 23 injured after a major fire broke out in a building in Kamala Mills Compound in Lower Parel area of south Mumbai. (Photo | AP) 

The blaze was reported around 12.30 a.m. from a bistro The Mojo, a rooftop restaurant in The Kamla Trade House. (Photo | ANI)

The blaze was suspected to be triggered by an electric short-circuit. The casualties include guests from a birthday party in a pub. (Photo | ANI)

Majority of the victims were reported to have died on the spot. Firemen were able to rescue 10 people safely. (Photo | AP)

The injured were taken to the KEM, Bhatia Hospital, Airoli Burns Hospital and Sion hospital where they were treated. (Photo | AP)

Rescue operations are currently being carried out at the building. (Photo | AP)

An FIR has been registered against the restaurant where the fire initiated in Mumbai’s Lower Parel locality. (Photo | PTI)

Mumbai Police have booked the owner of the pub for negligence, culpable homicide not amounting to murder.(Photo | ANI)