Fatal High-Rise Fire in Mumbai Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
A Level-II fire in Vidyavihar's Takshshila Housing Society caused significant damage and displaced residents as investigations into the cause continue.
- The fire broke out at 4:35 am on March 24, 2025, in a 13-story residential building in Vidyavihar, Mumbai.
- One security guard, Uday Gangan, died from 100% burns, while another, Sabhajit Yadav, is hospitalized with 25-30% burns and in stable condition.
- Firefighters classified the incident as a Level-II fire and rescued 15 to 20 residents before controlling the blaze by 7:33 am.
- The fire damaged electric wiring, furniture, and household items in five flats on the first and second floors, as well as the building's lobby area.
- Authorities are investigating the cause, with an electrical short circuit being a suspected factor.
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Hindustan Times 
