Tragic Fire in Mumbai's Chembur Claims Seven Family Members

A short circuit in a shop's electrical wiring led to a deadly blaze in a residential building, prompting a high-level investigation and compensation announcement.

The fire occurred early Sunday morning in a two-storey building in Chembur's Sidharth Colony, killing seven members of the Gupta family, including three children.
Officials identified the cause of the fire as an electrical short circuit in a shop on the building's ground floor, which spread to the upper residential floor.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced a ₹5 lakh compensation for the victims' families and ordered a high-level probe to investigate the incident further.
The narrow lanes and congested nature of the area complicated firefighting efforts, despite a swift response from the Mumbai Fire Brigade.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about fire safety in densely populated residential and commercial areas, highlighting the need for stringent safety measures.