Officials classified the incident as a level 2 fire and have launched an investigation to determine its exact cause
A fire broke out in the early hours of Monday at a 13-storey residential building in Takshshila Co-operative Housing Society, located in Mumbai’s Vidyavihar area, resulting in the death of one security guard and injuries to another.
Officials classified the incident as a level 2 fire and have launched an investigation to determine its exact cause. The blaze, which started at around 4:35 am, was brought under control by 7:33 am.
The deceased, identified as 43-year-old Uday Gangan, sustained 100 per cent burn injuries and was declared dead at Rajawadi Hospital. Another security guard, 52-year-old Sabhajit Yadav, suffered 25 to 30 per cent burns and is currently undergoing treatment, according to officials.
Fire department personnel managed to rescue between 15 to 20 residents from the affected building. The flames caused extensive damage to electric installations, household items, wooden furniture, air conditioning units, and clothing in five flats on the first and second floors.
Recent Fire Incidents In Maharashtra
Monday’s blaze is the latest in a series of fire-related incidents reported in Maharashtra over the past week.
On Friday, a fire broke out at a chemical plant in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation’s Shirvane area in Navi Mumbai. Though there were no casualties, the fire, which erupted around 11:20 pm, spread rapidly due to highly flammable chemicals, damaging machinery and stored materials.
Earlier on Thursday, a fire broke out at an industrial unit near Mahakali Caves in Andheri, Mumbai. Another blaze on the same day engulfed multiple furniture shops at Azad Chowk in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and authorities suspect an electrical short circuit as the cause.
Officials continue to investigate these incidents to identify potential safety lapses and prevent future occurrences.
