Overview

• A fire broke out at the ground-floor security checkpoint of Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai on May 19 due to a suspected short circuit in scanning equipment.
• Firefighters responded immediately and extinguished the blaze within six minutes, preventing further damage.
• The fire was confined to electrical wiring, installations, and the switchboard, with no injuries reported.
• Legislative activities at the Maharashtra Assembly continued as normal, with no operational disruptions caused by the incident.
• Authorities have launched an investigation into the electrical failure and are reviewing safety measures to prevent future occurrences.