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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)
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)
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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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Mumbai Police have booked the owner of the pub for negligence, culpable homicide not amounting to murder.(Photo | ANI)
Mumbai fire
Lower Parel
 Kamala Mills Compound

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