Mumbai, February 16 – A devastating fire broke out early this morning at the Pann Ali Mansion in the Masjid Bunder area of Mumbai, Maharashtra. The blaze, which began around 6:11 AM, claimed the lives of two women due to suffocation and left several others critically injured.
Fire and Chaos Engulf the Building
The fire originated from the electric meter on the ground floor, and quickly spread through the building, affecting all 11 floors. Despite the fire department's swift response, which successfully brought the fire under control within 30 minutes, smoke engulfed the building, trapping residents and causing widespread panic.
Victims of the Fire
In the midst of the chaos, two women, 30-year-old Sajiya Alam Sheikh and 42-year-old Sabila Khatun Sheikh, died from suffocation as smoke filled the common passage on the first floor. Both were rushed to the hospital, but were declared dead upon arrival.
Additionally, 20-year-old Karim Sheikh and 22-year-old Shaheen Sheikh sustained severe burns and were admitted to the hospital in critical condition. While their injuries were serious, their condition is reported to be stable.
The fire also affected residents on the sixth and eighth floors, where one woman from each floor was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation. Sadly, both succumbed to their injuries.
Investigation Underway
The exact cause of the fire remains undetermined. According to officials from the Mumbai Fire Department, the initial indications suggest that the fire started in the electric meter and wiring. The local police and fire department have launched an investigation to determine the precise cause of the blaze.
Calls for Improved Safety Measures
This tragic incident has highlighted the urgent need for enhanced fire safety protocols, particularly in Mumbai’s older buildings. Residents of Pann Ali Mansion have called for immediate action to address fire safety issues, urging the local administration to conduct thorough inspections of the building’s safety measures to prevent future occurrences.
The incident underscores a critical issue faced by densely populated cities like Mumbai, where outdated fire safety systems and inadequate infrastructure pose significant risks.
Questioning Mumbai's Fire Safety Preparedness
The fire has raised broader concerns about the fire safety system in Mumbai, particularly in older buildings, many of which lack modern fire protection systems. Experts emphasize that timely detection and effective measures are crucial to preventing such tragedies in the future. The government and local authorities are urged to implement more stringent safety standards to safeguard residents from similar incidents.
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