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Mumbai: 2 dead in fire at Cuffe Parade, 11 rescued

According to reports, the fire originated in the 20th floor of the building and a short circuit could have been the cause.

According to reports, the fire originated in the 20th floor of the building and a short circuit could have been the cause.

Mumbai: Two people were killed in a fire that broke out at the Maker Tower, a prominent high rise in south Mumbai on Tuesday.

Eight fire engines were rushed to the spot to douse the blaze. According to fire officials, 11 people have been rescued from the building in Cuffe Parade, which is a residential complex.

According to reports, the fire originated in the 20th floor of the building and a short circuit could have been the trigger.

The building suffered damages and a flat that was gutted in the fire belonged to Shekhar Bajaj, who is the MD of Bajaj Electricals.

The rescue work has been concluded and the fire has been brought under control.

(This story first appeared in Deccan Chronicle)

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