Mumbai: Fire breaks out in building at Bhendi Bazaar

Two people lost their lives when a fire broke out in a building in Bhendi Bazar area of south Mumbai on late Thursday night. Several people suffered injuries and were taken to JJ hospital in a private ambulance.

Mumbai: Two people died and several others were injured after a fire broke out in a building at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Thursday night.

"The fire has been brought under control and 12 persons have been rescued so far. A fire audit will be done to ascertain the reason behind the fire," said Praveen Parsdeshi, BMC Commissioner.

The injured were taken to JJ hospital in a private ambulance.

Search for any other trapped person is in progress.

More details are awaited.