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Mumbai Flat Fire Injures Two Children, Contained in 30 Minutes

Officials say the blaze was confined to one flat, with the cause still under review.

Overview

  • Fire erupted around 7:45–7:48 am in Room No. 207 of the Narmada CHS building in Sangharsh Nagar, Chandivali, Andheri East.
  • Jui Dhumal, 10, and Vivan Chaudhary, 7, were treated for smoke inhalation and shifted to Rajawadi Hospital after initial first aid.
  • The Mumbai Fire Brigade, police and ward staff responded quickly, and the fire was fully extinguished by about 8:21 am.
  • Damage was limited to electrical wiring and installations, an electric cycle, and household articles within the affected flat, according to fire officials.
  • Authorities have opened an inquiry to determine the precise ignition source and sequence of events.