A level-II fire broke out at Mumbai's popular bookstore, Kitab Khana, in the evening on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. As per reports, the incident was reported at 5:00 pm and eight fire engines have reached the spot to douse the fire.
#Fire at Kitab khana, Fort
— Anuraag Kamble/अनुराग (@AnuragANK) December 9, 2020
Don't know how many books fire has gutted
2020, ab to maaf karo !#Mumbai pic.twitter.com/U2QB51BI6O
A total of 30 people have been evacuated from the building located on MG Road near Bombay House. The building is a G+4 structure and the stop is located in between two floors. No injuries or casualties have been reported so far.
Kitab Khana took to Twitter to share the update regarding the same and mentioned, "There was only one blaze which broke out. The situation is under control. We will issue an official update later tonight." Responding to one of the queries, an official said, "The building has not caught fire. Everyone is safe. We will share an official update later tonight."
The situation is under control. We will share an official update later tonight.
— Kitab Khana (@KitabKhanaBooks) December 9, 2020
It is one of the popular bookstores in the city and is toured to be located in Somaiya Bhavan which is more than 150 years old.
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Note: This is a developing story and will be updated after details are shared by the officials
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