Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai
Mumbai, Oct 20: A fire at a chawl in Cuffe Parade, Mumbai on Monday claimed one life and left three others injured, officials reported.
The incident occurred around 4:15 am at the single-storey chawl in Shivshakti Nagar on Captain Prakash Pethe Marg. The injured were rushed to St George's Hospital, where 15-year-old Yash Vitthal Khot was declared dead.
Authorities said the fire was confined to electric wiring, installations, three electric vehicle batteries, and household articles in a 10x10 feet area on the first floor of the chawl. A fire engine arrived promptly, and the blaze was brought under control by 4:35 am, according to fire officials.