Mumbai: A fire erupted in a high-rise building in the Vadgadi area of Mumbai early Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to two others. The incident occurred on Issaji Street, close to Ram Mandir in Masjid Bandar. The blaze was limited to the electrical wiring and installations in the common meter box and hallway on the ground floor.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade received the alarm at 6:11 am and promptly responded to the scene. The fire was brought under control by 6:31 am. The deceased have been identified as Sajiya Alam Shaikh, 30, and Sabila Khatun Shaikh, 42, both of whom were pronounced dead upon arrival at JJ Hospital. Another victim, Shahin Shaikh, 22, is currently hospitalized at the same facility in stable condition. Additionally, a 20-year-old named Karim Shaikh was admitted to GT Hospital for suffocation but is also reported to be stable.
Further information regarding the incident is still pending.