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.