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This is an archive article published on June 2, 2016

Metro House fire: Two rescued, 12 fire tenders on spot

Metro House fire: The fire is confined to the fourth floor of the building and it is graded Level III (major fire accident).

The fire is confined to the fourth floor of the building and it is graded Level III (major fire accident). (Source: Express Photo Pradip Das)

A fire broke out inside the four-storey Metro House located at Colaba Causeway, near Regal Cinema in Mumbai. At least 12 fire tenders reached the spot after receiving a call at around 4.03 pm.

“Fire brigade dept have rescued two people from the fire,” said DCP Manoj Sharma.

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The fire is confined to the fourth floor of the building and it is graded Level III (major fire accident).

Four fire tenders from Naval Dockyard have joined the fire brigade to douse the flames.

The building houses Cafe Mondegar and McDonalds. The presence of these two restaurants could pose a major risk as they store and use gas cylinders for cooking.

Colaba Causeway is a popular shopping location among Mumbaikars.

More details to follow.

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Two persons were rescued by fire fighters. (Source: Express Photo)

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