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Maharashtra state government building on fire Maharashtra state government building on fire
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Three floors of the headquarters of the Maharashtra state government building in the Indian city of Mumbai have been gutted in a massive fire.Three floors of the headquarters of the Maharashtra state government building in the Indian city of Mumbai have been gutted in a massive fire.
Dozens of people have been evacuated from the Mantralaya complex, but there are no immediate reports of casualties. Reports say the Mantralaya complex has now been evacuated and several injured people were taken to hospital.
Some people are still reported trapped inside the building. More than 20 fire engines are at the scene. More than 20 fire engines are at the scene and reports say it could take hours to fully extinguish.
It is not clear what caused the blaze. Some accounts have blamed an electrical short-circuit.It is not clear what caused the blaze. Some accounts have blamed an electrical short-circuit.
More than 6,000 people work in the high-security, multi-entrance complex.More than 6,000 people work in the high-security, multi-entrance complex.
Reports suggest fire broke out on the fourth floor of the building and quickly spread to the sixth floor where Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has his office.Reports suggest fire broke out on the fourth floor of the building and quickly spread to the sixth floor where Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has his office.
The Press Trust of India quoted sources saying the fire began in the office of state minister Babanrao Pachpute.The Press Trust of India quoted sources saying the fire began in the office of state minister Babanrao Pachpute.
TV footage showed thick smoke bellowing out of the building and at least 20 people being rescued from a parapet by fire crews using hydraulic ladders.TV footage showed thick smoke bellowing out of the building and at least 20 people being rescued from a parapet by fire crews using hydraulic ladders.