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Fire in Rajkot Residential Building Claims 3 Lives, Injures 1

A suspected short circuit during renovation work triggered the blaze, which trapped dozens before firefighters brought it under control.

The fire erupted on the sixth floor of the multi-story residential complex in Rajkot.
Police said that the cause of the fire is still under investigation, with the preliminary indication being a possible short circuit during renovation work in the apartment’s sixth-floor lobby (Rajkot Municipal Corporation)

Overview

  • The fire broke out on the sixth floor of the Atlantis residential building in Rajkot, Gujarat, around 10 AM on March 14, 2025.
  • Three people lost their lives, one person sustained injuries, and another remains unaccounted for as rescue operations concluded.
  • Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been caused by a short circuit during renovation work in the sixth-floor lobby.
  • Firefighters used hydraulic lifts to rescue over 50 residents, including families, from the upper floors of the building.
  • Two firefighters were injured during the rescue efforts, and the fire has since been brought under control, with authorities continuing their investigation.