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Mumbai mall evacuated after fire breaks out in Jogeshwari area

1 min read 22 Sep 2023, 04:10 PM IST Join us

Anwesha Mitra

A level 3 fire broke out in Hira Panna Mall in Mumbai's Jogeshwari area. No injuries reported, mall evacuated.

BMC officials said that the Hira Panna Mall had since been evacuated | Representational image (AP) — BMC officials said that the Hira Panna Mall had since been evacuated | Representational image **(AP)**

A level 3 fire broke out at a Mumbai mall on Friday afternoon, injuring several people. 12 fire tenders were rushed to the Heera Panna mall in Jogeshwari and 14 people were rescued from the premises.

“14 people were rescued, out of which 4 people were injured, and were admitted to the nearby hospital for treatment," the Mumbai Fire Services informed.

Officials said that seven people had suffered smoke inhalation problems – including three firemen. However no casualties were reported.

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Efforts are underway to ascertain the reason behind the fire. The 'Level 3' blaze started in the mall located close to the Oshiwara police station at 3:10 pm and was eventually doused at 7:40 pm after 25 fire brigade vehicles – including 12 fire engines – were deployed.

(With inputs from agencies)

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