A major fire broke out at a timber market in South Mumbai`s Kamathipura area near Grant Road early on Friday, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

One death has been reported so far in the fire incident. The body has been identified as that of Ghanshyam Prajapati, (50). Prajapati`s charred body was found in the bathroom at said premises and was moved to JJ Hospital, the civic body said.