Woman, minor killed as fire breaks out in Mumbai

A fire, the origins of which remain uncertain, erupted at approximately 12:15 pm on Monday in the densely populated Saibaba Nagar locality, specifically within the nine-story Veena Santoor Society at Mumbai.

The blaze was initially observed on the first floor of the building, where it appeared to have ignited within the electrical wiring and installations. In response to the emergency, two fire-tenders were promptly dispatched to the scene.

As the firemen grappled with the inferno, thick plumes of black smoke billowed from the building, causing alarm and anxiety in the nearby areas. The firefighters valiantly battled the flames to bring the situation under control.


A total of five injured persons were rushed to the BMC's Shatabdi Hospital in Kandivali west, of which two have succumbed, said the BMC Disaster Control.

The victims were identified as Glory Walphati (43) and Josu James Robert (eight) suspectedly due to burns and suffocation.

The injured victims are - Lakshmi Bura, 40, Rajeshwari Bhartare, 24, Ranjana Shah, 76, have sustained critical burns ranging from 50-100 per cent.

The fire-fighting operations are still underway and the cause of the blaze is being investigated, said the officials.

(With inputs from IANS)