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A major fire erupted at Times Tower, a seven-floor commercial structure in Mumbai, today morning. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials, the fire started in the Kamala Mill compound of Lower Parel at approximately 6:30 am. The fire department has categorized this as a level 2 (major) incident and dispatched nine fire engines along with additional firefighting equipment to address the situation. As of now, no casualties have been reported. On December 29, 2017, a fire broke out first in 1Above and then spread to Mojo’s Bistro restaurant inside the Kamala Mills compound. That fire resulted in 14 fatalities and numerous injuries.
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Fire breaks out at Times Tower in Mumbai, no injuries reported

The fire erupted in the Kamala Mill compound of Lower Parel at approximately 6:30 am, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials stated. The fire department has categorized this as a level 2 (major) incident and dispatched nine fire engines along with additional firefighting equipment to address the situation. 

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First Published: Sep 06 2024 | 8:43 AM IST

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