Mumbai: A Mumbai residential fire broke out on Thursday morning (December 25) at a 23-storey residential building in Andheri West, triggering a swift emergency response. The fire erupted around 10 am at Sorrento Tower near Country Club on Veera Desai Road, officials said.
The blaze originated on the 14th floor and led to heavy smoke spreading across upper levels of the building. The Mumbai Fire Brigade classified the incident as a Level-I fire.
40 residents rescued, no injuries
Firefighters safely rescued nearly 40 residents from the building. Civic officials confirmed that no one was injured in the incident.
According to officials, 30 to 40 people were evacuated from the 16th-floor refuge area using the staircase. In a separate operation, three residents, including a woman, were rescued from a flat on the 15th floor with the help of breathing apparatus.
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Emergency teams act swiftly
Fire brigade units, Mumbai Police, and emergency medical teams rushed to the site immediately. Power supply to the building was temporarily cut as a safety precaution, while ventilation measures were carried out to clear smoke from stairwells and corridors.
Residents were moved to safe zones as firefighters ensured that no one remained trapped inside the high-rise.
Cause of fire under probe
The cause of the Mumbai residential fire is yet to be determined. Officials said a detailed investigation will begin once final safety checks are completed.
Renewed focus on high-rise fire safety
The incident has once again highlighted fire safety concerns in Mumbai’s high-rise residential buildings. Authorities have urged housing societies to regularly audit fire-fighting systems, refuge areas, and evacuation protocols.
The Mumbai residential fire at Andheri West ended without casualties, largely due to timely action and coordinated rescue efforts.
