Building in Bhendi Bazar catches fire

A fire broke out in a building in Bhendi Bazar area of south Mumbai Thursday night. A fire broke out at Punjab Mahal building in Bori Mohalla around 10.30 pm, said a fire brigade official.

The area is crowded at night during Ramazan festival. According to the official, initially a short circuit was reported from the building, and fire brigade personnel later found that a fire had broken out.

Over 12 vehicles of the fire brigade were engaged in dousing the blaze and no casualties were reported, he said.