MUMBAI: At least three people were injured, one of them critically, in fire that broke out at a garment shop in Ghatkopar West on Tuesday morning.According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the fire was reported at 10.22 am. The blaze occurred on the second floor of the three storied building, at garment shop No. 209, and is suspected to have been caused by a malfunctioning steam iron.Multiple agencies, including the Mumbai Fire Brigade, police, the 108 ambulance service and ward staff, were mobilised to the spot. The fire was brought under control shortly thereafter.While no injuries were initially reported from the site, Rajawadi Hospital later confirmed that three injured persons were admitted to its trauma ward.According to officials the injured have been identified as Riyazuddin (30), who suffered 60 per cent burns and is in critical condition; Valayat Ali (50), who sustained three per cent burns and is stable; and Haddis Ali (51), who suffered 30 per cent burns and is also in stable condition.The exact circumstances leading to the fire are being further investigated by authorities.
