24 Jul 2024 | 09:07 AM UTC
India: Authorities responding to fire at EE Heights tower in Mumbai on July 24
Officials responding to fire at EE Heights tower in Mumbai, India, July 24. Increased security, transport disruptions likely.
Authorities are responding to a fire at the EE Heights tower in Mumbai on July 24. Initial reports indicate the fire began in the morning of July 24 and has spread across the 13-15th floors of the building. As of early July 24, the cause of the fire and any casualties remains unclear. Further information will be provided in the coming hours.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the affected area. Authorities may restrict access to nearby roads to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles. Officials may also mandate building evacuations in the vicinity as a precaution until clearance operations and investigations end.
Avoid the impacted area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Consider remaining indoors to avoid smoke exposure, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water. Heed all official advisories, including evacuation orders.
