A multi-storey residential complex in Mumbai witnessed moments of panic early Tuesday when a sudden fire broke out inside the premises. Municipal authorities reported that the incident took place during the early morning hours, filling the building with dense smoke and leaving several residents trapped or affected by the fumes.
Blaze originates in electrical duct
The emergency unfolded around 6:53 am at Kohinoor HDIL Building Number 5, situated in the Kurla West area. The fire originated within the building's electrical duct, allowing flames and thick smoke to spread rapidly along the wiring pathways across the structure. Firefighters rushed to the spot and acted swiftly, managing to bring the blaze under control by 7:21 am and preventing further escalation.
Children and elderly among the injured
Due to the heavy accumulation of smoke inside the premises, a total of nine individuals suffered from health complications and injuries. Officials noted that the injured include five-year-old Mohammad Shaikh, two teenage girls Fareen Shaikh (18) and Naidya Shaikh (14), and an elderly resident Ajas Ahmad (65). Other affected individuals include Fareena Bono (27), Kalima Saha (45), Alina Shaikh (17), and Zahid Ali Shaikh (55), the latter of whom sustained an injury to his right leg. All nine victims, many of whom experienced severe breathing difficulties, were shifted to Rajawadi Hospital, where medical staff confirmed their condition is currently stable.
Emergency response teams mobilized
Upon receiving information about the outbreak, multiple municipal and emergency departments were immediately dispatched to the scene to assist with rescue operations. Personnel from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, local police, electricity supply department, 108 ambulance service, and ward staff arrived to manage the crisis. Authorities stated that the exact cause behind the fire and the total extent of the material damage remain undetermined as investigations continue.
