This Article is From Apr 15, 2010

Fire in Mumbai's factory; 3 dead

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Mumbai: Three people were charred to death and two others sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out at a garment factory in Mumbai on Thursday.

Three workers, who were asleep in the factory, were burnt alive and two others suffered burn injury. The injured have been admitted to civic-run Cooper hospital, fire brigade sources said.

The fire broke out in a garment factory at Anjatine chawl in Santacruz at around 0345 hrs due to a short circuit, sources added. Nine fire engines were rushed to the spot to control the fire.

Hospital sources said the condition of the injured was stable.

(With inputs from agencies)
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