Major fire breaks out at Kamala Mills compound in Mumbai; see images

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In a horrific incident, at least 15 people were killed and as many injured after a major fire engulfed a building in Kamala Mills Compound in Lower Parel, an official said. The fire broke out shortly after midnight on the third floor of the four-storeyed building on Senapati Bapat Marg, a commercial hub of the city, a civic official told PTI. "The cooling operations are underway. Some of the injured people are in critical condition," the official said. Take a look at some of the shocking images from the Kamala Mills compound:

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Firemen inspect the debris after a fire at a restaurant in Mumbai's Kamala Mills compound. (Image: Reuters)

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Several fire tenders, water tankers, emergency ambulance and police personnel rushed to the spot for rescue operation, he said. (Image: Reuters)

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The building, in Central Mumbai, houses some commercial establishments including hotels. (Image: Reuters)

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According to the official, the cause of the fire remains to be ascertained. (Image: Reuters)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed anguish over the fire incident in a Mumbai building which led to the loss of several lives. (Image: Reuters)