Mumbai High-Rise Fire: ‘Mary Kom’ Producer Sandeep Singh Among 40 Rescued From Andheri Tower Blaze Mumbai | Undercover Editor News Channel Mumbai: Panic gripped residents of a high-rise residential tower in Mumbai’s Andheri West on Thursday morning after a massive fire broke out in the 23-storey Sorrento Tower, located near the Country Club on Veera Desai Road. Thanks to swift action by the fire brigade and civic authorities, a major tragedy was averted, with around 40 people rescued safely from the building. Among those rescued was noted filmmaker Sandeep Singh, best known for producing acclaimed films such as Mary Kom, Sarbjit, Aligarh and Jhund. Singh’s residence is located on the 14th floor of the building, one of the floors severely affected by the blaze. Fire breaks out around 10 am According to officials, the fire erupted at around 10 am and rapidly spread through the electrical shaft of the building, affecting floors from the 10th to the 21st. Fire officials said the blaze damaged electrical wiring, routers, wooden furniture, shoe racks and other materials placed near the duct areas on multiple floors. The 12th, 13th and 14th floors suffered the maximum damage. A civic official stated that nearly 30 to 40 residents were evacuated via the staircase from the 16th floor, while three people, including a woman, were rescued from the 15th floor using breathing apparatus, highlighting the intensity of smoke inside the building. Firefighters avert major tragedy At least four fire engines, along with additional emergency equipment, were rushed to the spot. After sustained firefighting efforts, the blaze was brought under control and fully extinguished by 11.37 am, officials confirmed. No fatalities were reported, and there were no serious injuries, bringing relief to residents and authorities alike. Friends step in to help Sandeep Singh Filmmaker Sandeep Singh, who had recently been discharged from Kokilaben Hospital following hernia treatment, was visibly shaken by the incident. Television actors Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain, close friends of Singh, immediately came to his aid and took him to their home as a precautionary measure. Cause of fire under investigation While the fire has been extinguished, the exact cause of the blaze remains unknown. Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine whether an electrical fault or other factors triggered the incident. The incident once again raises concerns over fire safety measures in high-rise residential buildings in Mumbai, especially regarding electrical shafts and emergency evacuation preparedness.
