Massive Fires Ravage High-Rise Buildings Across Mumbai and Thane
Separate fires in Dongri, Andheri, and Kalyan high-rises prompt large-scale rescue efforts, with injuries reported and investigations underway.
- A major fire broke out in the 22-story Ansari Heights building in Dongri, South Mumbai, reportedly caused by a gas cylinder explosion on the 14th floor.
- The fire in Dongri injured three people, including a female firefighter, and displaced over 100 residents, many of whom were rescued from the terrace.
- Narrow lanes and obstructive parking in Dongri hindered firefighting efforts, delaying the operation, which took several hours to contain.
- Earlier the same day, a fire erupted on the 6th floor of the Chinchan building in Andheri West; it was quickly controlled, and no injuries were reported.
- On Tuesday evening, a fire in Kalyan's Vertex Housing Complex damaged multiple apartments across three floors, though no casualties were reported.