Mumbai: 2 dead, 1 critically injured in Kandivli Sai temple fire

In a statement, the survivor told the police that he woke up to find himself engulfed in flames and shouted for help.

Two people died and 1 critically injured in a sudden fire breakout at Kandivli Sai temple on Sunday morning. The victims used to take shelter in the temple during the night time, police sources revealed.

With 95 per cent burns, the survivor is being treated in the Shatabdi hospital. As per sources, the incident took place in the wee hours of Sunday and the Charkop police are on spot conducting enquiries.

Pic via Samiullah Khan

In a statement, the survivor told the police that they used to sleep inside the temple with the shutters down. He woke up to find himself engulfed in flames and shouted for help.

Further details are awaited.

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