Chief Fire Officer, P S Rahangdale Says the Fire Was Doused Due to the Timely Response by the Brigade
It was the timely response by the Brigade, though the Fire Fighting Systems were not in place. Fire was Control and not allowed to spread.P S Rahangdale, Chief Fire Officer
The Building Society Is Likely to Be Served a Notice Today as Their Fixed Fire-Fighting System Was Not Working
Post the outbreak of the fire, efforts to fight it began at 12.45 pm. The fire was confined to the 13th floor of the building, and was brought under control by 1.45 pm. The building society is most likely to receive a notice because their fixed fire-fighting system was not working. Meanwhile, the electricity and water supply of the building will be discontinued by the concerned authorities until the fire-fighting system is fixed.
Actors Spotted Visiting the Building
Actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were spotted visiting the building, a few minutes ago. Prahlad Kakkar stays in the same building.
No Casualties Reported as Fire Doused
Chief Fire Officer told The Quint that the fire has been doused and no casualties have been reported so far.
Visuals from the Spot
The fire broke out in the Lamer Building on Kadeshwari Road in Bandra West.
Further details are awaited.
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