Fire breaks out in multi-storey building in Bengaluru, Man jumps off roof

The fire apparently broke out at around noon in a 'Hookah bar and cafe' on the top floor of the four-storey building, where several LPG cylinders had been stored.

Bengaluru: A man jumped from the terrace to escape from the blaze after a fire broke out at a multi-storied building in Karnataka's posh Koramangala area. The incident took place on Wednesday, leaving two people seriously hurt, sources in the fire brigade said. Both are being treated in a private hospital.

The fire apparently broke out at around noon in a 'Hookah bar and cafe' on the top floor of the four-storey building, where several LPG cylinders had been stored. People in the vicinity heard blast-like sounds. Eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot along with senior officers. The fire has been extinguished. Two people have suffered major injuries, a fire officer said.

As soon as people noticed smoke emanating from the building, they raised an alarm and alerted the police and fire brigade. There weren't many customers in the cafe at the time when the incident occurred.

It is suspected that the gas leakage might have taken place while cooking food. The young man, who was stuck in the upper floors, jumped from the building to save his life.