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Chopper Airlifts Fireman From Burning Mumbai High-Rise; One Dead

A massive fire broke out at a high-rise building in the Andheri suburb of Mumbai today. The building houses many offices.

  • A massive fire broke out at a high-rise building in the Andheri suburb of Mumbai today, trapping a dozen firemen on the rooftop.
    A massive fire broke out at a high-rise building in the Andheri suburb of Mumbai today, trapping a dozen firemen on the rooftop.
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  • The fire started in the 22-storey Lotus Business Park at around 11 am and destroyed to top two floors before the fire personnel brought it under control.
    The fire started in the 22-storey Lotus Business Park at around 11 am and destroyed to top two floors before the fire personnel brought it under control.
  • The fire that broke out on the 21st floor slowly started to spread to the 20th floor of the building.
    The fire that broke out on the 21st floor slowly started to spread to the 20th floor of the building.
  • People had been evacuated from the building. The fire personnel used the "top-down approach" as they went from floor to floor, fighting the blaze and rescuing people.
    People had been evacuated from the building. The fire personnel used the "top-down approach" as they went from floor to floor, fighting the blaze and rescuing people.
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  • A dozen firemen were left on the rooftop when the dying fire suddenly became stronger due to the winds. One fireman died reportedly due to the smoke that escalated in the top two floors.
    A dozen firemen were left on the rooftop when the dying fire suddenly became stronger due to the winds. One fireman died reportedly due to the smoke that escalated in the top two floors.
  • Fire officials took an hour to douse the fire and bring the situation under control.
    Fire officials took an hour to douse the fire and bring the situation under control.
  • One of the fire fighter who was trapped inside the flaming building being pulled out with the help of the chopper. The dramatic rescue was watched by a huge crowd below.
    One of the fire fighter who was trapped inside the flaming building being pulled out with the help of the chopper. The dramatic rescue was watched by a huge crowd below.
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  • The building, located near the Lokhandwala Link Road, has many offices including those of film stars like Hrithik Roshan and Ajay Devgn.
    The building, located near the Lokhandwala Link Road, has many offices including those of film stars like Hrithik Roshan and Ajay Devgn.
  • As many as 30 firemen were trapped inside the building while trying to douse fire.
    As many as 30 firemen were trapped inside the building while trying to douse fire.
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