India

Major Blaze Erupts At Enforcement Directorate Office In South Mumbai

A major fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office located in the historic Kaiser-i-Hind building at Ballard Estate, South Mumbai.

Fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported.

According to officials, the fire erupted around 2:30 AM on the fourth floor of the five-storey building, situated near the Grand Hotel on Currimbhoy Road.

The Mumbai Fire Brigade received an emergency call shortly after the blaze began and immediately dispatched firefighters.

Fire Declared Level-II Within An Hour

Firefighters and rescue personnel responded swiftly. By 3:30 AM, authorities had classified the incident as a Level-II fire—an indication of its serious nature.

The fire brigade control room confirmed this escalation in severity.

Luckily, the ED office was unoccupied at the time of the incident. As a result, there have been no reports of injuries or loss of life.

Massive Firefighting Operation Launched

The fire department deployed a total of 12 firefighting units to tackle the blaze.

Also Read: Pahalgam Terror Attack: Ishan Educational Institutions Organises Protest Against Terrorism

This included eight fire engines, six jumbo tankers, an aerial water tower tender, a breathing apparatus van, a rescue van, a quick response vehicle, and an ambulance from the 108 emergency service.

As of now, officials have not determined the cause of the fire.

A spokesperson for the Mumbai Fire Department stated, “The cause of the fire is not clear yet.”

Investigations are underway, and further updates are expected.

Fire Follows Tragic Incident In Andheri

This fire incident comes less than 24 hours after another blaze claimed a life in Mumbai.

A fire broke out in the Broke Land Building in Lokhandwala, Andheri (West), on Saturday, killing a 34-year-old woman and sending six others to the hospital.

The Mumbai Fire Brigade received the alert at 2:39 AM and declared it a Level-I fire.

A short circuit likely caused the fire, which destroyed electric wiring, AC units, furniture, and personal belongings on the first floor of the eight-storey residential building.

Ongoing Investigations

Authorities continue to probe both incidents. While the Andheri fire has been traced to an electrical fault, officials are still working to establish the cause of the ED office blaze.

Updates will follow as more information becomes available.

Richa Kaushik

Recent Posts

PM Modi’s Beej Se Bazaar Tak Vision Reshapes Indian Agriculture

Prime Minister Modi has redefined Indian agriculture with the ‘Beej Se Bazaar Tak’ vision, transforming…

6 mins ago

EV Sales Cross 4% Mark In May; Signalling Steady Shift To Green Mobility

EV sales topped 4% of passenger vehicle retail in May 2025, signalling growing demand for…

27 mins ago

Self-Reliant Defence Industry Marks India’s Strategic Security Ascent

One year into Modi 3.0, reforms have reduced poverty, strengthened defence, and accelerated the digital…

43 mins ago

Survey Shows Over 88% Indians Trust PM Modi On National Interest & Security

A recent News18 survey reveals that more than 88 per cent of Indians trust Prime…

1 hour ago

PM Modi: NDA Government Has Redefined Women-Led Development Over 11 Years

Marking 11 years of the NDA govt at the Centre, PM Modi stated that women-led…

2 hours ago

Team India Begins Training In England Ahead Of Test Series Opener

Team India, led by new captain Shubman Gill, has commenced training in England ahead of…

2 hours ago