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Goregaon East High-Rise Fire Contained With No Injuries, Investigation Underway

A Level II response brought the blaze under control by 6 pm following resident evacuations.

Overview

  • The fire was reported around 3:30–3:33 pm on the 12th floor of Vaishnav Heights on Rani Sati Marg in Goregaon East.
  • Mumbai Fire Brigade escalated the incident to Level II at 3:49 pm and mobilised seven fire engines along with ladders, tankers, a breathing apparatus van and a quick response vehicle, supported by police, PWD, BMC ward staff, 108 ambulance services and Adani Electricity.
  • Officials said flames were confined to a closed room of roughly 600 square feet, while smoke spread to upper floors.
  • No injuries were recorded, and the chief fire officer said the affected room was locked as residents had already escaped.
  • The cause is under formal inquiry, with a BMC disaster management note identifying flat 1201 and damage to electrical wiring and household items.