Fire in built environment - Asia - India

A fire broke out in a 24-storey residential tower in Dahisar East on Sunday afternoon, civic officials said.<br />The blaze was reported around 3 pm on the seventh floor of New Janakalyan Society at Shanti Nagar. <br />One woman has died and 18 are injured in the deadly fire accident, officials confirmed.<br />The high-rise was heavily smoke-logged, posing challenges for firefighters engaged in rescue and containment operations. At least seven fire engines, along with other emergency response vehicles, were rushed to the spot.<br />Officials said that the fire has been brought under control. The exact cause of the blaze is yet to be ascertained.