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Mumbai fire: Toll rises to 8; over 140 injured at ESIC Kamgar hospital

A massive fire broke out at ESIC Kamgar hospital on Monday injuring more than 100 people

People carry the injured during a rescue operation after a major fire broke out at ESIC Kamgar Hospital, in Mumbai
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People carry the injured during a rescue operation after a major fire broke out at ESIC Kamgar Hospital, in Mumbai. Photo: PTI

BS Web TeamAgencies New Delhi
The death toll in Mumbai's Andheri hospital fire incident has increased to eight from six. One of the victims is a six-month-old baby, the police said. A massive fire broke out at ESIC Kamgar hospital on Monday injuring more than 140 people.

Ten fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the blaze while a rescue van and 16 ambulances were also rushed to the spot for necessary assistance.

The injured were shifted to Cooper Hospital, P. Thakrey Hospital (Trauma), Holi Spirit Hospital and Seven Hills Hospital for treatment.

Taking note of the incident, Fire Officer of Maharashtra Industrial Development

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