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Two Dead, Four Injured in Saki Naka Scrap-Godown Blaze
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The Fire and Immediate Impact
A blaze erupted at a scrap-material godown in the Abdul Rashid Compound on Kairani Road in Saki Naka, Andheri (East), Mumbai on Tuesday evening. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s disaster cell reported that the fire spread across a ground-floor and partially ground-plus-one structure, engulfing dozens of commercial units and adjoining chawls. Two charred bodies were recovered; their identities were pending. Four occupants suffered burn injuries and were taken to Rajawadi Hospital’s trauma ward.
Timeline of the Incident
- Around 6:18 pm – Mumbai Fire Brigade received the first call and classified it as a Level-II fire.
- 6:18 pm – 12:30 am – Fire-fighting operations continued for more than six hours, with the blaze brought under control by early Wednesday.
- Post-extinguishment – Two bodies were transferred for post-mortem; the four injured were admitted for burn care.
Response by Authorities and Emergency Services
Fire-brigade personnel deployed at least eight fire engines, police, Adani Electricity staff, a 108 ambulance team and local ward staff. A senior fire-brigade officer said the scrap material made it difficult to determine the fire’s origin. The BMC’s disaster cell confirmed the cause remained unknown and investigations were ongoing.
Casualties and Medical Details
The injured were identified as:
- Taufiq Shadil Qureshi – extensive burns, critical condition.
- Jahid Abidulla Qureshi – serious burns.
- Kamal Jalauddin Shah – serious burns.
- Lalchand Ramlakhan Gautam – minor burns, stable.
All remain hospitalized in the trauma ward of Rajawadi Hospital.
Context: Multiple Fires in Mumbai on the Same Day
The Saki Naka blaze was the third fire reported in Mumbai that day. Earlier, a fire in an electrical duct of a 13-storey residential building in Kurla injured nine people, including three children. Later, a fire broke out at Amarsons department store on Bhulabhai Desai Road.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Area of the Godown: Indian Express cited 16,000 sq ft; Hindustan Times and Free Press Journal reported roughly 4,000 sq ft.
- Time of Initial Report: Most sources note 6:18 pm; Free Press Journal mentioned 6:40 pm.
Official Statements & Responses
A senior fire-brigade officer emphasized that the scrap material fueled the rapid spread, complicating cause determination. The BMC’s disaster cell reiterated that investigations were ongoing and that identities of the deceased would be confirmed after forensic examinations.
What’s Next
Authorities have not announced a timeline for investigation findings or safety inspections of similar godowns. Ongoing monitoring by the fire department and municipal officials is expected.