A massive fire broke out at GST Bhavan in Mazgaon area of Mumbai

The blaze erupted on the eighth floor of the GST Bhavan around 12.30 pm

At least five fire tenders were deployed to battle the blaze

Thick clouds of smoke billowed out of the upper two floors. The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained

There are no reports of any casualties in the incident so far

The fire that broke out in the GST Bhavan in Mazgaon earlier on Monday turned more severe and firefighting operation is underway

Smoke billows out from the GST Bhavan after a fire broke out on its eighth floor, in Mazgaon area of Mumbai.

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