Massive fire erupts at 7th floor of residential building, Fortune Enclave, in Bandra West where renowned playback singer Shaan resides. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported in either incident.
An 80-year-old woman was rescued from one of the fire sites after experiencing severe breathing difficulties. She was admitted to a private hospital and remains in the ICU in critical condition, according to hospital sources.
Authorities were alerted about the fire around 1:45 a.m. The Mumbai Fire Department promptly dispatched 10 vehicles to the scene to control the blaze and evacuate residents.
Preliminary investigations suggest a short circuit as the likely cause, though officials from the fire and police departments are conducting a detailed inquiry into the incident.
One of the fires occurred on the seventh floor of Fortune Enclave, a residential building in Bandra West. The building houses renowned playback singer Shaan, who resides on the 11th floor. There is no confirmation of his presence during the incident, and he has not issued any statement.
The incidents have raised concerns about fire safety measures in residential and commercial areas across the city.