Fire in Rajkot Residential Building Claims 3 Lives, Injures 1

A suspected short circuit during renovation work triggered the blaze, which trapped dozens before firefighters brought it under control.

The fire broke out on the sixth floor of the Atlantis residential building in Rajkot, Gujarat, around 10 AM on March 14, 2025.
Three people lost their lives, one person sustained injuries, and another remains unaccounted for as rescue operations concluded.
Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been caused by a short circuit during renovation work in the sixth-floor lobby.
Firefighters used hydraulic lifts to rescue over 50 residents, including families, from the upper floors of the building.
Two firefighters were injured during the rescue efforts, and the fire has since been brought under control, with authorities continuing their investigation.