On 7th of September 2025, a devastating and heart-wrenching incident took place in the city of dreams, Mumbai, Maharashtra. A huge fire broke out in a 24 storey building in New Janakalyan Society, Dahlias’, North Mumbai. The fire busted around 3:00 pm causing 19 injuries and 1 death. According to the reports, the 36 residents were rescued and the injured ones were sent to 4 different hospitals. Sadly, one woman succumbed to her injuries and passed away. Another man is currently under critical condition. The fire is believed to be originated from the seventh floor of the building. The fire then quickly was caught on the electrical wiring and cables.
The details of the incident
After the fire broke out, the Mumbai fire department deployed 7 fire engines, five jumbo water tankers and many emergency vehicles to the area. The fire brigade officials climbed the windows, floors to evacuate the residents from the building. The fire was brought under control by the team till 4:30 pm and was finally exhausted by 6:10 pm. Several residents had gone unconscious due to heavy smoke and panic. The injured residents were taken to Rohit Hospital, Pragati hospital Northern Care hospital and Shatabdi hospital. The fire is believed to be broken out of short circuit in the building. As per the chief fire officer, Ravindra Ambulgekar, The fire started around 3 pm in the electric meter room in the basement of the building which further moved upwards in the above floors of the building.
All in all, 35 residents were rescued by the officials and 19 were injured due to the havoc and the fire. An old woman of 85 years died due to heavy injuries. MLA Manisha Chaudhary visited the affected are and helped the people of the building. The building had received occupation certificate in October 2024 and was a part of Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA). As announced by fire fighting department, the fire extinguishers and equipments were not in a working condition. The escape routes and infrastructure of the building were also not practical.
Broader safety concerns
The Dahisar fire incident has presented the problem within India’s urban safety. Bustling and metropolitan cities like Mumbai are now witnessing immense growth but safety precautions and infrastructure of such cities has become questionable. The concerned authorities must undertake parties accountable for the incident. Such busy cities of India may only remain safe if everyone works together to build a safe place for all.
Community reactions
The residents of Mumbai and people across the country have sparked outrage and grief for the incidents. People are calling for accountability for the incident. In order to encourage citizens to report any violation and take part in safety initiatives, former fire safety officials have underlined the importance of community awareness. This Dahisar fire incident has reminded people of the recent fire incidents that have taken place in high-rise buildings of Mumbai. Such incidents call for advanced fire detection system to be installed in such residential areas.
Fire prevention measures
To ensure that no such tragedy takes place in any building or home, certain protective measures are to be taken by the civilians. The building must have a fire/smoke detection system which should be checked regularly. Fire extinguishers must be in a working condition and accessible. Yearly mock drills must be practiced by the residents of such high-rise buildings to remain ready if any such incident occurs in future. Regular safety audits must take place checking the wiring and electrical systems that can prevent short circuits. These proactive safety measures must be ensured by everyone to prioritize residents’ safety and avoid any future tragedies.
Conclusion
A clear reminder of the pressing need to improve urban safety in Mumbai and throughout India is provided by the Dahisar fire tragedy. In recent times in 2025, several fire incidents occurred in Mumbai where once a hospital was blazed up, Goregaon film city also witnesses a fire tragedy in 2025, a renowned hotel, Hotel Fairmount also witnessed a fire tragedy in 2025. These incidents suggest that rapid urbanization in such bustling cities must be supported by strong infrastructure, robust enforcement of regulations, and community involvement. Every action matters in avoiding future tragedies, from setting up cutting-edge fire suppression systems to carrying out regular audits.
