The fire broke out on the fifth floor of an eight-storey building called Palm Springs, reports said.
Mumbai:
A major fire broke out at a commercial building in north Mumbai's Malad today just before noon, engulfing the area in thick black smoke and causing a long traffic jam. (5 Pics)
There were no immediate reports of casualties as eight fire engines, eight water tankers and two ambulances were rushed to the spot. The fire was brought under control within an hour.
The fire broke out on the fifth floor of an eight-storey building called Palm Springs which houses offices and restaurants, reports said.
Thick smoke bellowed out of the building, eye-witnesses reported and many took to social media to post dramatic pictures.
There were no immediate reports of casualties as eight fire engines, eight water tankers and two ambulances were rushed to the spot. The fire was brought under control within an hour.
The fire broke out on the fifth floor of an eight-storey building called Palm Springs which houses offices and restaurants, reports said.
Thick smoke bellowed out of the building, eye-witnesses reported and many took to social media to post dramatic pictures.
Massive fire at Croma wali building , next to infinity Malad . Hope everybody's safe. pic.twitter.com/FHshBg0rpc
- Abhishek Jha (@abhi37jha) August 31, 2015
Fire Break Out At Malad Palm Spring Croma Before Inorbit Mall . Total Traffic Jam @WeAreMumbai pic.twitter.com/MGLlzUFELz
- anita (@BarishLover) August 31, 2015
More pictures from todays fire breakout at Palm Spring, #Malad West. pic.twitter.com/GK8sLiHxdp
- Pooja Pilankar (@Pooja_Pilankar) August 31, 2015
Massive fire at Palm Spring commercial centre at Malad link road. @TrafflineMUM @WeAreMumbai pic.twitter.com/4zsPnwNNJ0
- Emm Gee (@milindgandhi) August 31, 2015
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