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Goregaon High-Rise Fire Contained to Sixth Floor, 72-Year-Old Woman Dies

Officials cite a fallen diya as the preliminary cause under investigation.

Overview

  • The blaze was reported around 7:22 pm at the Lakshya Chandi Building in Gokuldham Colony, Goregaon East, and was confined to part of the sixth floor.
  • The Mumbai Fire Brigade escalated the incident from Level I to Level II as multiple engines, police, electricity staff, ambulance services, and civic teams responded.
  • Firefighters evacuated 72-year-old resident Indu Tarkeshawar Singh, who was later declared dead at Lifeline Hospital in Goregaon.
  • Chief fire officer Ravindra Ambulgekar said a diya reportedly fell and ignited curtains, with a formal probe continuing to determine the definitive cause.
  • Officials said the fire was brought under control, with full extinguishment reported by about 11:20 pm, and no additional casualties were noted.