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Fire Breaks Out at Mumbai Income Tax Building, No Casualties Reported
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 09:47 PM
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A fire erupted inside the Income Tax office building in Mumbai, prompting a swift response from firefighters. Authorities have confirmed no injuries and are investigating the cause.
Firefighters were dispatched to the Income Tax building in Mumbai after a blaze broke out in the early hours of the day. The emergency response team contained the fire within a few minutes, preventing extensive damage to the premises. No casualties were reported, and the building’s occupants were safely evacuated.
Police and fire officials are conducting an investigation to determine the source of the fire. Preliminary reports suggest that the blaze may have started in one of the office rooms, but no definitive cause has been established yet.
The Income Tax Department has issued a statement assuring the public that the incident will be thoroughly examined and that measures will be taken to prevent future occurrences. Repairs to the affected areas are expected to begin shortly.
Police and fire officials are conducting an investigation to determine the source of the fire. Preliminary reports suggest that the blaze may have started in one of the office rooms, but no definitive cause has been established yet.
The Income Tax Department has issued a statement assuring the public that the incident will be thoroughly examined and that measures will be taken to prevent future occurrences. Repairs to the affected areas are expected to begin shortly.