Mumbai: Residents douse flames in 20 mins after fire hits Ambani's Antilla

The flames had been doused by the time the fire brigade arrived

A fire broke out on the ninth floor of Mukesh Ambani's house Antilia on Altmount Road yesterday night. The fire, which started from the garden area around 9 pm, was doused by residents with the help of the building's fire-fighting equipment, within 20 minutes.

A fire brigade official said, "We sent three fire engines and a water tanker to the spot. But by the time our team reached the spot, the residents had doused the flames. They also disconnected the building's power supply as a precautionary measure. No one was injured."

Another official said, "Since it's a high-rise, we sent the brigade's 90-m snorkel."

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AâÂu00c2u0080Âu00c2u0088spokesperson of Reliance Industries Limited said, "The situation was quickly brought under control. The cause of fire is being investigated."