India, Oct. 14 -- Two women were killed in a massive fire at a 14-storey building in Maharashtra's Nala Sopara late on Tuesday.

The incident at Imperial Heights in Achole area of Vasai took place around 11.30pm. As fire engines were rushed to the spot, around 25 to 30 people were safely evacuated, officials said.

The cause of the fire could not be immediately ascertained.

The deceased were identified as Falguni Shah (50) and Ashwini Parkar (50). Preliminary information suggested the woman may have died due to smoke inhalation.

Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation commissioner Prithviraj BP said several residents were rescued with the assistance of firefighters and TTL machines, while others managed to evacuate promptly. Eight people were...