Mumbai Fire: Minor fire broke out at Sterling Building at Kureshi Nagar on Andheri-Kurla Road in Kurla (East) on Tuesday February 17, 2026 morning. Fortunately confirmed that the blaze was confined to garbage and did not spread to nearby structures.
As per the Mumbai fire brigade reports incident was reported at 7:37 am and Firefighters, along with police personnel and ward staff, were immediately mobilised to the spot. No injuries were reported in the incident.
In separate incident, a major fire erupted at an old residential structure in Nalasopara West in Palghar district on Monday around 9:30 pm, triggering panic among local residents. The flames intensified rapidly as large quantities of stored wood and other combustible materials inside the premises fueled the blaze. Thick smoke was seen billowing into the sky, drawing the attention of people in the vicinity.
Fire officials promptly rushed to the spot with five fire engines and launched an extensive operation to contain the inferno. After sustained efforts, the fire was brought under control. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported, and authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the exact cause.