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Firefighters Battle Massive Blaze at Mumbai's Bandra Croma Showroom

A Level-IV fire broke out early Tuesday in a Bandra mall, prompting multi-agency efforts and the deployment of advanced firefighting robots; no casualties reported.

A civic official said the fire broke in the building’s basement but later spread to the upper floors, which were soon filled with smoke.
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Overview

  • The fire was reported at 4:11 AM on April 29, 2025, in the basement of the Croma showroom at Link Square Mall, Bandra West.
  • The Mumbai Fire Brigade escalated the incident to a Level-IV fire by 6:25 AM due to its severity and extensive smoke spread.
  • Over 13 fire engines, advanced firefighting robots, and National Disaster Response Force teams were mobilized to contain the blaze.
  • No casualties or injuries have been reported, and the adjacent building was evacuated as a precautionary measure.
  • Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, with officials noting systemic safety gaps in Mumbai's urban infrastructure.