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A fire broke out on Monday morning at the Kumkum Building in Khira Nagar, Santacruz West, Mumbai. The Mumbai Fire Brigade classified it as a Level-1 fire. Firefighters responded swiftly to the incident, and no injuries have been reported so far. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
MUMBAI – A fire erupted on the third floor of a four-storey residential building in the Khira Nagar area of Santacruz West on Monday morning, causing panic among residents.
The incident took place around 10:40 AM at Kumkum Building on SV Road. The Mumbai Fire Brigade has categorized the blaze as a Level-1 fire, the lowest on the severity scale.
In a separate incident, a fire broke out at Salsette Building No. 27, near New Grade Insta Mill on B.A. Road in Byculla East on February 28. The Fire Brigade (MFB) has categorized it as a Level-1 fire.
Last month, a fire broke out on the terrace of Fairmont Hotel, located near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport’s Terminal 2 in Vile Parle (East). Despite the hotel’s close proximity to the main runway, flight operations remained unaffected.
Thick, black smoke billowing from the site was visible from Mumbai’s air traffic control tower, raising concerns among authorities. Firefighters responded swiftly, evacuating around 70-80 people from various floors of the hotel. The blaze was successfully brought under control and fully extinguished by 6:50 PM. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.
According to the fire brigade, the blaze was contained within the air conditioning unit and exhaust ducting, impacting an area of approximately 1,000 to 1,500 square feet on the terrace of the three-level basement, ground-plus-10-story building.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire originated from electrical cables within the fresh air intake and exhaust units. Officials suspect that a malfunctioning fan in one of the units may have been the cause of the incident.
Mumbai Fire breaks out: building in Santacruz, no injuries reported
A fire erupted this morning on the third floor of the Kumkum Building in Khira Nagar, S.V. Road, Santacruz (West).
A fire broke out on the third floor of a four-story building in Mumbai’s Santacruz area, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed on Monday. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), a fire broke out earlier this morning on the third floor of the Kumkum Building at Khira Nagar, S.V. Road, Santacruz (West). The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) received the emergency call at 10:47 AM and promptly dispatched teams to the scene.
Official updates from the BMC confirmed that the fire was classified as a Level-1 incident at 11:10 AM, indicating a minor but significant emergency requiring fire brigade intervention. The affected structure is a ground-plus-four-storey building, with the blaze confined to the third floor.
Fire broke out in a 57-storey residential high-rise in Mumbai’s Byculla area on Friday morning, prompting a swift response from emergency services. More than 50 residents, stranded on the upper floors, were successfully rescued, officials confirmed.
The fire erupted around 10:45 AM on the 42nd floor of one of the twin towers of Salette 27 on Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, according to the fire brigade. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far.
Authorities, including the Mumbai Fire Brigade, BEST civic utility teams, police, ambulance services, and other agencies, were mobilized immediately to contain the situation. After an intense firefighting operation lasting over two and a half hours, the blaze was extinguished around 1:10 PM.
Firefighters, with assistance from the building’s security personnel, evacuated between 50 and 60 people who were trapped on the upper floors. The fire was primarily confined to electrical wiring, furniture, and other materials in a 2,500-square-foot room on the affected floor. Officials credited the building’s operational fire-fighting system for preventing the flames from spreading further.
Thick black smoke billowing from the high-rise’s glass facade was visible from a distance, alarming residents and passersby. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and authorities are conducting an investigation to ascertain what triggered the blaze.
Mumbai: Fire Breaks Out on 3rd Floor of Kumkum Building in Santacruz
Mumbai: A Level-1 fire erupted on the third floor of a four-story residential building in Santacruz West on Monday, prompting a swift emergency response. Firefighters rushed to the scene to contain the blaze, ensuring the safety of residents. No casualties have been reported so far, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Mumbai, March 4 – A Level-1 fire erupted on the third floor of a four-story residential building in Santacruz West on Monday morning. The blaze was reported at 10:47 AM at Kumkum Building, Building No. 5, Khira Nagar, S.V. Road, Santacruz (West). Firefighters swiftly responded to the scene to contain the situation. Further details on casualties or damages are awaited.
According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the fire was contained to the third floor of the building. Firefighters arrived promptly at the scene and classified the blaze as a Level-1 fire at 11:10 AM. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far.
While battling the fire, the fire brigade team is simultaneously investigating its cause.
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