A major fire broke out in a residential building in suburban Vile Parle in Mumbai on Sunday night trapping many people inside, Fire officials said with a preliminary assessment of the situation.
There is no report of any casualties so far.
The blaze erupted on the seventh and the eighth floors of the 13-storey Labh Shrivali building located in Vile Parle (W) at around 7.10 pm, a fire official said, adding that it was a level 3 fire.
He said at least 8-10 fire engines have reached the spot along with water tankers.
"Many people are feared trapped inside the building. A rescue operation is underway," he added.
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