Overview

• A major fire broke out early on April 27, 2025, in the Enforcement Directorate's office on the fourth floor of the Kaiser-I-Hind building in Mumbai's Ballard Estate.
• The fire escalated to a Level-III emergency and required nearly 12 hours to be fully extinguished, involving over a dozen fire engines and other specialized equipment.
• Officials suspect a short circuit as the likely cause, with investigations ongoing to confirm the exact reason for the blaze.
• While significant damage occurred to physical files, furniture, and equipment, the ED stated that digital records and offsite backups prevent disruption to ongoing cases.
• The Maharashtra government is expediting plans to relocate the ED office to a safer, modern facility in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex.