Fire at Nalasopara’s 14-storey building kills 2 women, traps residents; 25 rescued: news
14-10-2026
Fatal Fire in Nalasopara 14-Storey High-Rise: 2 Women Killed, 25 Rescued
A major fire broke out in a 14-storey residential building in Nalasopara, Palghar district near Mumbai, resulting in the tragic deaths of two women and leaving several residents trapped before emergency services arrived.
Key Incident Details and Casualties
Location: A 14-storey residential tower in the Nalasopara area, Palghar district, Maharashtra.
Casualties: Two women lost their lives due to severe burns and heavy smoke inhalation.
Rescue Operations: Fire brigade personnel and local emergency responders successfully rescued 25 trapped residents using specialized aerial ladder platforms and breathing equipment.
Injuries: Multiple residents suffering from smoke inhalation and minor burns were immediately shifted to nearby municipal and private hospitals for emergency medical care.
Cause and Emergency Response
Origin of Fire: Preliminary findings indicate the blaze likely originated from an electrical short circuit in an electric meter box or utility duct before spreading dense smoke across upper floors.
Containment: Firefighters mobilized multiple fire tenders and water tankers to bring the blaze under control and clear the building’s staircases of heavy smoke.
Investigation: Local civic authorities and police have launched a formal inquiry into the building’s active fire safety measures, functional firefighting equipment, and building code compliances.