Overview
- The Mumbai Fire Brigade reported a fire from Flat 1702 on the 17th floor at about 9:50 pm on Saturday, and crews brought the blaze under control in the C wing.
- Firefighters found the building guard, identified as 56‑year‑old Dhanpat Mahatu, unconscious in the lift lobby, took him to Kokilaben Hospital and then to Cooper Hospital where he was declared dead at around 2 am.
- Officers and an assistant fire officer said a diya lit during a Diwali puja in the flat is the suspected cause of ignition based on on‑scene assessment.
- Residents, including actors Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya and their newborn twins, evacuated safely and the couple has posted an emotional tribute that revived a viral video of the guard blessing their babies.
- Power, gas and lifts were restored after safety inspections the following day, and the incident has renewed attention on high‑rise fire safety, stairwell evacuation rules and the hazards of using lifts when smoke is present.