Daijiworld Media Network- Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 22: In two separate fire incidents in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, lives were tragically lost, and large-scale firefighting operations were launched to control the blazes.

In the first incident, a fire broke out in the Mandala area of Mankhurd, Mumbai, around 8:20 PM on Monday, April 21. The blaze claimed the lives of a 10-year-old girl and a 25-year-old woman. The fire erupted in Janta Nagar, located behind the Hanuman Temple, leading to a large-scale emergency response. Firefighters rushed to the scene, but despite their efforts, two victims succumbed to their injuries.

Farah Khan, 25, suffered severe burn injuries, with 70 percent of her body burned. Initially rushed to Shatabdi Hospital in Govandi, she was later transferred to Sion Hospital due to the severity of her condition. Sadly, she was declared dead at 11:30 PM. Khushi Khan, the 10-year-old girl, was declared dead on arrival. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the fire's cause.

In a second incident, a massive fire erupted at multiple scrap units in Thakur Pada, Navi Mumbai, in the early hours of April 19. The fire was first reported at 1:19 AM and escalated as it spread across 25 to 30 makeshift scrap units made of tin sheets. These units stored materials such as plastic items, tar drums, and empty metal containers. The blaze destroyed all the structures.

Fire brigades from across the region, including Koparkhairane, CBD Belapur, Kalamboli, Nerul, Vashi, and Thane, responded quickly. Firefighters conducted a rigorous nine-hour operation, battling intense flames before bringing the fire under control by 10:30 AM. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in this incident.