A devastating fire erupted on the 11th floor of a residential building in Nalasopara East
NALASOPARA: A 65-year-old woman died after a fire broke out on the 11th floor of a 14-storey residential building in Achole, Nalasopara East, on Tuesday night. More than 25 residents were rescued by fire brigade personnel as the blaze spread, triggering panic in the building. More than 25 people were rescued during the operation.
Fire brigade personnel launched a rescue operation and used ladders to evacuate residents stranded on the upper floors. The fire broke out in the B wing of Imperial Heritage, a residential complex in Achole, Nalasopara East. The flames intensified within minutes, prompting several residents to rush downstairs to safety. After receiving information about the incident, fire engines from the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC) rushed to the spot. A short circuit is suspected to have triggered the fire, though the exact cause is yet to be established. VVMC commissioner Prithviraj B P and Vasai MLA Sneha Dubey Pandit visited the site to assess the situation. Fire engines from the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation were also called in to assist with the firefighting operation.