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Mumbai Fire Incidents Highlight Electrical Safety Lapses

Four fires in two weeks across Mumbai, including a Worli showroom blaze injuring a firefighter, prompt investigations into recurring electrical faults.

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Overview

  • A Level-I fire broke out at the Marshal Showroom in Worli on May 23, injuring firefighter Ajindra Ganpat Sawant, who was treated for a minor hand injury.
  • On May 22, a fire at the 32-storey Sarova Complex in Kandivali East was linked to electrical sparking, with no injuries reported.
  • The same evening, a fire erupted on the Borivali West Skywalk, reportedly caused by sparks from electrical cables, and was quickly extinguished without harm.
  • Authorities are investigating all incidents, with preliminary findings pointing to electrical faults as a common cause.
  • These incidents underscore systemic fire safety issues in Mumbai, including aging infrastructure and inconsistent safety compliance, prompting calls for stricter regulations.