India | Posted on Mar 17, 2008 at 09:33pm IST

6 dead in industrial estate blaze in Mumbai

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Mumbai: At least six people have been killed and as many as 45 injured in a major fire in Mumbai's Byculla locality.

The fire broke out in the Retiwala Industrial Estate at around 15:30 hrs IST, fire officials said.

A dozen fire engines and several water tenders are fighting the blaze. Rescue operations are also on.

Of the 45 persons injured in the fire, one is in a serious condition while others have received minor burns, the Dean of J J Hospital, P Shingare said.

Fire fighting operations are still on, fire officials said.

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