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Mumbai, October 12 (IANS) Seven people were rescued unconscious after a massive fire broke out due to short circuit in a residential building in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. CRPF officials gave this information on Sunday.
An official said that the incident took place in the 19-storey Tricity Symphony Tower located in Sector-35, Kharghar, where the strong flames of fire reached the 19th floor of the building.
Of the seven persons, three are women and four are men, including children.
“Today around 12:50 pm, a massive fire broke out due to short circuit in the duct of Tricity Symphony Tower, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, which reached up to the 19th floor. The Rapid Action Team of 102 Battalion, CRPF, led by the Commandant and other officers, bravely rescued 7 residents (3 women and 4 men, 3 women and 4 men) from the 17th and 18th floors amid heavy smoke. including children) were saved. Everyone was shifted to a hospital. Nearest hospital. The fire service and Kharghar police later brought the fire under control. Salute to the courage of our responders!” CRPF said in a post on its official X account.
According to official information, the fire broke out due to short circuit in the meter room of the residential society, due to which smoke and fire spread to the 17th, 18th and 19th floors.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) unit in Kharghar received the information at around 12.50 pm, following which immediate action was taken by the Quick Action Team (QAT) of 102 battalion from Taloja, the official said.
Later the fire department and Kharghar police stopped the fire from spreading further.
The rescued resident was admitted to a nearby hospital due to breathing problems and his condition is said to be stable.
Later, fire services and Kharghar police assisted in the rescue operation.
–IANS
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