Overview

• At around 3:20 AM on August 6, a Level-I fire broke out at the Sumita Complex on Kurla-Andheri Road in Andheri East, Mumbai Fire Brigade officials said.
• The blaze was limited to a 600–700 sq ft section of the first floor, affecting electrical installations, decorative materials, plastic items, office records and furniture.
• Firefighters declared the incident a Level-I call at 3:23 AM and fully extinguished the fire by 6:33 AM without any injuries reported.
• Officials are evaluating the extent of the damage and investigating probable electrical wiring faults as the fire’s cause.
• This incident highlights a recurring pattern of electrical fires in Mumbai’s high-density commercial buildings and raises questions about fire safety compliance.