Daijiworld Media Network – Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai, Oct 21: At least four people lost their lives after a massive fire broke out at Raheja Residency in Vashi Sector-14 on Monday night, coinciding with Diwali celebrations. The blaze, caused by a suspected short circuit, affected the 10th, 11th, and 12th floors of the apartment complex.
Among the deceased was a six-year-old girl, Vedika Sundar Balakrishnan. The others who died have been identified as Kamala Hiral Jain (84), Sundar Balakrishnan (44), and Pooja Rajan (39). Around ten others were injured and are receiving treatment in hospital.
“The fire originated on the 10th floor and quickly spread to the upper levels,” said a fire department official. The authorities have brought the blaze under control.
This incident follows a series of recent fire accidents in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. On Monday, a fire in Mumbai’s Cuffe Parade claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy and injured three others. Earlier, a car fire on Mumbai’s Coastal Road and a cooking gas cylinder blast in Kandivali had also caused fatalities and property damage.
Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution with electrical equipment and gas appliances, especially during festive celebrations.