Seven killed in Mumbai building blaze

, Dec 14: Seven persons were killed in a massive blaze that broke out in a high rise residential building in South Mumbai last night, Fire Brigade officials said today.

Six fire Brigade personnel, including two officers, were also injured while carrying out rescue and firefighting operations. The fire started on the 12th floor of the 26-storey Mont Blanc building in upscale Kemps Corner area.

Huge flames were seen emanating from the floor. "Seven residents from the building have died in the blaze. Identification of some of the residents have been made, while the others could not be identified as they have been badly burnt.

The victims were declared dead in the BMC-run Nair Hospital," the official told PTI. The injured firemen are being treated in the civic-run medical facility and also National Burns Centre.

PTI