Mumbai, India—A massive fire at an industrial factory killed six people earlier today. The blaze broke out in a multi-story building located in the city’s primary manufacturing district.

Firefighters were called to the scene at approximately 10:00 AM. Thick black smoke was visible from several kilometers away as the fire spread across the production floor. The facility housed chemicals and finished textile goods, which acted as fuel for the rapidly growing flames.

Emergency responders encountered significant resistance due to narrow access lanes. Their vehicles struggled to reach the building entrance for the first thirty minutes. Inside the structure, the heat caused parts of the ceiling to collapse.

Six bodies were located by recovery teams during the initial sweep of the ground floor. Officials believe the victims were working near the storage area when the fire started. The rest of the staff managed to evacuate before the fire reached the exits.

Police have cordoned off the area to allow fire investigators to begin their work. They are checking for violations of fire safety codes that may have contributed to the rapid spread of the fire. The factory owner has been summoned for questioning regarding maintenance records.

The city has announced a formal review of all similar industrial structures in the zone. Residents in the nearby vicinity were advised to stay indoors to avoid inhaling toxic fumes. Medical teams are treating several workers for smoke inhalation and minor burns at local clinics.

Cooling operations are still underway as small pockets of fire continue to reignite in the debris. The structural integrity of the remaining walls is currently under assessment by municipal engineers.

The families of the six victims have been notified of the tragedy. No further details have been provided regarding the cause of the ignition.