<p>A 12-year-old boy was killed after a fire broke out in a structure and engulfed several hutments in Kurar village in Malad suburb of Mumbai on Monday, a fire brigade official said.</p>.<p>The blaze erupted at around 11.15 am and soon spread to "50 to 100 hutments," the official said, adding it was doused after almost three hours.</p>.<p>Initially, it was declared as a 'level-two' (major) fire but was later scaled down to 'level 1', he said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/best-bus-catches-fire-in-andheri-area-of-mumbai-passengers-safe-1190262.html" target="_blank">BEST bus catches fire in Andheri area of Mumbai, passengers safe</a></strong><br /><br />After the incident, a boy was rushed to Shatabdi hospital where he was declared brought dead, the official said.</p>.<p>The fire erupted on the first floor of the ground-plus-one-storey structure in a 1,200 sq feet area and soon engulfed nearby hutments.</p>.<p>Electric wiring and other equipment, household furniture, LPG cylinders and thermocol material were gutted, the official said.</p>.<p>Eight fire engines, four jumbo tankers, an ambulance and other assistance were rushed to the spot, he said.</p>.<p>Local people used three DCP (Dry Chemical Powder) fire extinguishers while fire personnel used two small hose lines to put out the flames.</p>
<p>A 12-year-old boy was killed after a fire broke out in a structure and engulfed several hutments in Kurar village in Malad suburb of Mumbai on Monday, a fire brigade official said.</p>.<p>The blaze erupted at around 11.15 am and soon spread to "50 to 100 hutments," the official said, adding it was doused after almost three hours.</p>.<p>Initially, it was declared as a 'level-two' (major) fire but was later scaled down to 'level 1', he said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/best-bus-catches-fire-in-andheri-area-of-mumbai-passengers-safe-1190262.html" target="_blank">BEST bus catches fire in Andheri area of Mumbai, passengers safe</a></strong><br /><br />After the incident, a boy was rushed to Shatabdi hospital where he was declared brought dead, the official said.</p>.<p>The fire erupted on the first floor of the ground-plus-one-storey structure in a 1,200 sq feet area and soon engulfed nearby hutments.</p>.<p>Electric wiring and other equipment, household furniture, LPG cylinders and thermocol material were gutted, the official said.</p>.<p>Eight fire engines, four jumbo tankers, an ambulance and other assistance were rushed to the spot, he said.</p>.<p>Local people used three DCP (Dry Chemical Powder) fire extinguishers while fire personnel used two small hose lines to put out the flames.</p>