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Bandra East High-Rise Fire Doused in Minutes, Cause Disputed

The fire brigade is investigating the cause after a preliminary short-circuit assessment.

Overview

  • The blaze was reported at 8:54 pm from a 12-storey building on Provided Fund Road in Kher Nagar and was confined to the 11th floor.
  • Mumbai Fire Brigade crews brought the fire under control by 9:07 pm, and officials reported no injuries.
  • Police cited a likely short circuit in an initial assessment, and the fire brigade opened a formal inquiry with officials indicating action if safety norms were breached.
  • Some residents alleged firecrackers used during nearby election campaigning ignited the blaze, a claim civic authorities have not endorsed.
  • Actor Daisy Shah shared video from the scene and called for accountability, highlighting concerns about fireworks near residential buildings.