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One Dead, Several Hurt in Dahisar High-Rise Fire in Mumbai

A preliminary probe points to a basement wiring fault that spread through the building’s electrical duct.

Rescue operations are underway.
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Overview

  • The blaze was reported around 3:05 pm at the New Janakalyan Society in Shanti Nagar, Dahisar East.
  • The Mumbai Fire Brigade upgraded the call to Level II and deployed seven fire engines with specialized support units as thick smoke filled the tower.
  • Rescue teams evacuated 36 residents, and 19 people were taken to Rohit, Northern Care, Pragati, and Shatabdi hospitals.
  • One woman died at Rohit Hospital; a differently-abled girl is in critical condition and a 4-year-old boy is reported serious.
  • Officials said the fire was confined to wiring in an electrical duct and meter cabins, fully doused by 6:10 pm, with cooling operations ongoing and a detailed investigation underway.