Mumbai: A fire broke out in a residential high-rise in Kandivali East on the morning of Thursday, May 22, causing panic. The blaze erupted at the Sarova Complex in Thakur Village, reportedly due to electrical sparking. Fire brigade officials, police from the Samta Nagar Police Station, and technicians from Adani Electricity swiftly arrived at the scene to bring the situation under control.
The Mumbai Fire Department confirmed that the fire was contained, and no casualties were reported. Once the flames are fully doused, authorities will conduct a detailed investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident. Residents were safely evacuated, and no structural damage has been reported so far.
Another Fire Incident Reported In Kandivali This Month
This marks the second fire-related incident in Kandivali this month. Earlier, on the morning of May 10, a fire broke out at the Bonanza Industrial Estate in Kandivali West. The blaze started around 7 am on the first floor of a ground-plus-two-storey commercial structure located on Ashok Chakravarti Road. According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the fire was initially confined to a gala unit on the first floor but generated thick, dense smoke throughout the building.
Fire Fully Extinguished After Over 8 Hours Of Dousing Operations
Multiple emergency teams responded, including the R South ward civic team, local police, ambulance services, and the MFB. A large-scale operation was launched involving six fire engines, two fire tenders, six jumbo water tankers, two additional tankers, a breathing apparatus van, and two quick response vehicles. The fire was first categorised as Level-I at 7:06 am but escalated to Level-II by 7:33 am Firefighters managed to surround the fire by 12:47 pm, and it was fully extinguished by 3:15 pm
Fortunately, the industrial fire also resulted in no injuries, as the incident occurred before business hours. Fire officials said a detailed investigation is underway to ascertain the cause, but early signs suggest it may have involved electrical components or equipment within the unit.
