Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at Juhu residential building, dousing ops underway
New Delhi, June 11
A fire broke out at the residential Manisha Building in Juhu on Thursday, the Mumbai Fire Department said.
According to the department, the blaze was reported on the sixth floor of the 11-storey building at 7:43 AM today.
It further added that fire control measures were immediately initiated, saying, "Fire tenders are present at the spot."
Further details are awaited.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is terrifying! My cousin lives in that area. Such incidents remind us how important it is to have proper fire extinguishers and emergency exits in every building. BMC should conduct regular audits.
News says dousing ops are underway, but we need more transparency from fire department. Was there short circuit or something else? Hope they share investigation results soon.
Glad to see the fire services responded promptly. In many cities, the response time is too slow. Hopefully everyone is safe. Stay safe, Mumbai!
It's concerning that such fires happen in residential areas. Authorities must ensure builders install fire alarms and sprinklers. Also, residents should be trained on evacuation procedures. 🌟
A close call indeed. Hope the residents are safe. Juhu has a mix of old and new buildings; old ones especially need retrofitting for fire safety. Let's learn from this incident.
Kudos to the fire brigade for quick action. But why aren't there stricter laws? Every apartment must have fire NOC. Government should make safety certificates mandatory for re-sale. 😤
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