Mumbai's Royal Altezza 20th floor fire possibly from rocket firecracker
India
A fire broke out Friday evening on the 20th floor of Royal Altezza, a high-rise in Mumbai's Ghatkopar.
Early reports say a rocket firecracker might have started it.
Three people were hurt, and at least eight fire engines and other firefighting equipment rushed to put out the flames.
Ritu Tawde reviews rescue, 3 hospitalized
The injured, Sainath Awale, 45; Nirav Lodaya, 34; and Rajesh Lodaya, 47, were taken to a hospital; Awale has serious burns, but the Lodayas are stable.
Firefighters and local teams said the building was evacuated as a precautionary measure, with Mayor Ritu Tawde visiting the spot and reviewing the rescue and relief operations.