Minor fire in LIC building in Mumbai, no casualties

Mumbai, Apr 6 (UNI) A minor fire broke out on the fourth floor of the five-storeyed LIC building on Phirozeshah Mehta road in South Mumbai tonight.

According to fire brigade officials, the fire started at around 2235 hours. Ten fire engines and two ambulances were dispatched to douse the fire.

The cause for the fire is not yet known.

There were no reports of loss of life till now, and the extent of damage to the property is yet to be ascertained by the officials.

The building houses commercial complexes. Today being a Sunday, people were not present except the security staff, informed the officials.

The fire was extinguished after some time. Vehicular traffic in the area was diverted for fire-fighting operation, they added.

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