A significant fire broke out early Friday morning at the 7-storey Times Tower building located in Kamala Mills compound, Lower Parel, Mumbai. The fire, which started around 6:30 am, has been classified as a level 2 fire by the fire brigade. Fire brigade has dispatched multiple fire engines and tankers to control the blaze. The fire reportedly began in the electrical duct between the third and seventh floors. No casualties have been reported so far.
Firefighting Efforts Underway
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Fire breaks out in Times Tower building located in Lower Parel West, Mumbai. 9 fire tenders rushed to the spot, no injuries reported. Firefighting operations are underway. pic.twitter.com/hszAhYtZ78
— ANI (@ANI) September 6, 2024
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Concerns Raised About Safety
MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande raised concerns over safety in the Kamala Mills compound, noting that this is the third fire in the area in five years. He criticized the lack of fire audits and alleged illegal construction supported by local MLAs, which could be contributing to safety issues.
History of Fires In Kamala Mills, Mumbai
This fire incident is not the first in Kamala Mills. In December 2017, a massive blaze at a restaurant in the same compound led to the tragic deaths of 14 people, injuring several others. The 2017 fire also impacted three national news channels, including Times Now and ET Now, which had their offices in the area.
Authorities continue to conduct firefighting operations and will soon begin investigating the cause of the fire.
