Express News Service
MUMBAI: A quick decision saved more than 200 people trapped in the Serum Institute of India s Manjari premises after a massive fire broke out at the facility on Thursday afternoon killing five people.
As the fire broke out on the third floor of the building, the 200 odd labourers started running out of the building. However, a few could not as the fire started spreading to every corner of the building and other floors as well.
“Our way to the exit was covered with thick smoke. As we could not see anything, we rushed to the windows and started jumping out. While we managed to get out, those who could not charred to death. The quick decision was crucial at that time,” said a labourer.