A massive fire broke out at City Center Mall in Mumbai, 3500 evacuated

A massive fire broke out at the City Center Mall in Mumbai's Nagpada area yesterday. Nearly 300 people were evacuated from the basement of the three-storey mall after the fire broke out.

The blaze was categorized as a level 4 and the BMC stated that around 3,500 residents of the 55-floor Orchid Enclave tower adjoining the mall were also moved to safety as a precautionary measure.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar visited the site and took stock of the firefighting efforts. As per fire brigade officials, the exact reason of the fire has not yet been ascertained.