Mumbai: Fire breaks out at Income Tax office, employees rescued

Mumbai Fire News: Upon receiving information about the fire, approximately eight fire brigade vehicles arrived at the scene and began extinguishing the flames immediately. For a while, there was panic in the IT office.

 

 

Fire breaks out in Income Tax office.

A massive fire broke out on Monday (August 17) at the Income Tax Department office located near Churchgate station in Mumbai. Eight fire brigade vehicles arrived at the scene upon receiving information about the fire. Firefighters began a war-like effort to control the blaze. The exact cause of the fire is not yet known, but it is suspected that it was caused by a short circuit.

The fire has spread a thick cloud of smoke throughout the area, creating fear among residents. Some employees were present in the Income Tax Department office at the time of the fire. They were evacuated safely as soon as the fire was reported.

chaos ensued

This created a moment of panic. Efforts are underway to determine if anyone else was trapped inside the office. A large number of police personnel have been deployed to the scene. Fire brigade teams are working tirelessly to bring the fire under control.

Risk of fire due to short circuit

The Income Tax Department has a large office near Churchgate station. According to reports, a fire broke out on the ground floor of the office on Monday afternoon. Initial reports suggest the fire was likely caused by a short circuit. The fire quickly spread, spreading across the entire ground floor.

8 fire engines brought the fire under control

The fire caused large plumes of smoke to billow from the office. Eight fire brigade vehicles arrived at the scene immediately after receiving the information and began extinguishing the fire. The fire has now been brought under control, and no injuries have been reported.