A fire broke out on March 1, 2026, at around 9:55 PM in a godown located in the industrial area near Jungleshwar Mahadev Mandir, on Khairani Road, Azad Market, Asalpha, Sakinaka, Kurla (W). The incident was reported to authorities by the BMC’s Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), prompting a swift response. Teams from BMC’s MFB, local police, 108 Ambulance services, and ward staff rushed to the scene to contain the blaze and ensure public safety. Firefighters were engaged in controlling the fire, while authorities coordinated evacuation and safety measures in the surrounding area. According to preliminary reports, no injuries have been reported so far. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Residents and workers in the vicinity were advised to stay clear of the area until the situation is fully brought under control.
In another similar incident, a fire broke out at the Babel Hotel in Fort during the early hours of Sunday, triggering a coordinated response from multiple agencies. The blaze was first reported at 12:57 am, affecting electric wiring, furniture, and scrap materials across the hotel’s first and second floors. The Mumbai Fire Brigade brought the fire under control by 2:25 am. Additional teams from the police, BEST, 108 ambulance services, and BMC ward staff were deployed to assist with firefighting and safety measures. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Officials stated that the fire remained confined to portions of the ground-plus-two-floor hotel structure. Subsequent reports indicated that flames had engulfed nearly 2,000 sq ft, primarily damaging electrical installations, wooden furniture, mattresses, and scrap materials stored on the terrace.
Thick smoke rising from the upper floors prompted precautionary measures in the surrounding area, though fire officers confirmed the fire did not spread to adjacent buildings. Authorities plan a detailed inspection to determine the exact cause of the blaze.