Mumbai:
Seven people were killed after a massive fire broke out in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar in Maharashtra today. Officials said three women, two men and two children died in the fire.
The fire started around 4 a.m. in a tailor’s shop and caused panic in the area. Firefighters rushed to the scene and managed to extinguish the flames, but by then seven people had died in the blaze.
Sambhaji Nagar Police Commissioner Manoj Lohiya said the fire started at the Alam Tailors shop. The residents occupied the upper floors of the building. Although the fire did not reach the living areas, it is suspected that the victims may have succumbed to smoke inhalation.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire. Post-mortem examinations have been ordered for the victims.