A fire breaks out in a high-rise residential building in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar East, and Mumbai Fire Brigade teams bring the blaze under control after several hours. Officials report three residents are injured and the building is evacuated while responders search for anyone who may be trapped.
The incident is reported on upper floors, with outlets describing different floors and building details. One report says the fire starts around the 20th floor of a 21-storey building, while other coverage places it on the 23rd floor of a 25-storey property. Multiple outlets cite the fire brigade’s classification of the event as a Level-II (major) fire, and emergency services including police and other local agencies respond.
Regarding cause, one outlet says fire officials suspect firecrackers used during Diwali celebrations may have triggered the blaze, though it is not confirmed. Other reports largely state the cause remains unknown as officials await damage assessments and an investigation continues.
