Ghatkopar blaze: 13 hospitalized, over 90 rescued from Mumbai building fire

The Mumbai Fire Brigade reported that the fire started at Ramabai Ambedkar Magasvargiya Housing Society, Ramai Niwas, in Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar, Ghatkopar East. Following the outbreak, over 90 people were safely evacuated via the staircase.

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On Saturday, a fire erupted at Ramabai Ambedkar Magasvargiya Housing Society, Ramai Niwas, in Ghatkopar East, Mumbai, injuring 13 people. According to officials, the blaze caused significant damage but was eventually brought under control by the Mumbai Fire Brigade.

The fire broke out in the residential building, prompting a swift response from the fire department. Over 90 residents were safely evacuated via the staircase. The Mumbai Fire Brigade confirmed that 13 individuals sustained injuries and were transported to the nearest hospital. "More than 90 people were rescued safely. 13 people have been injured in the fire incident and have been admitted to the nearest hospital," the Brigade reported.

Injured individuals

The injured victims have been identified as Harsha Anil Bhise, Sweety Sandip Kadam, Janvi Milind Raigaonkar, Priyanka Kale, Jasim Salim Sayyad, Jyoti Milind Raigaonkar, Firoza Iqbal Shaikh, Laxmi Laxman Kadam, Laxman Rambhau Kadam, Mansi Shrivastava, Akshara Sachin Date, Abid Shah, and Amir Iqbal Khan. All injured persons have been admitted to the casualty ward of Dr Maitri at Rajawadi Mun Hospital and are currently receiving medical treatment.

Fire control and aftermath

Fire tenders arrived promptly at the scene and managed to bring the blaze under control. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are still under investigation.