Fire authorities at the site describe the fire as a “Grade 4 category” or, “severe”.
As many as 14 fire brigades were summoned to extinguish the flames erupting from the site, using giant cranes as part of rescue operations. The incident occurred around 3.00 p.m., according to media reports.
The building houses offices of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. - India’s state-owned telecommunications service provider located in the city’s Bandra West suburb. The blaze is believed to have destroyed parts of the property along with documents.
News that a fire broke out in the building and that people were trapped inside evoked reactions from the Twitterati.
One quick response vehicle, an ambulance and six water tankers were also reportedly on the site to provide additional support, as per latest reports.