Mumbai: Level-1 Fire Erupts in Goregaon High-Rise, Residents Safely Evacuated; No Injuries Reported

Mumbai | Undercover Editor News Channel, February 13, 2026

Mumbai: Panic briefly gripped residents of a high-rise residential tower in Goregaon East on Thursday morning after a fire broke out in a flat on the ninth floor of a 45-storey building. Swift action by emergency services ensured that the blaze was brought under control without any loss of life or injuries.

According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the incident occurred at DB Wood Building on Krushna Vatika Road in the Gokul Dham area. The fire was reported by a citizen at around 9.11 am, following which fire officials rushed to the spot. It was declared a Level-1 fire at 9.25 am.

Fire officials said the blaze originated in a bedroom and was largely confined to electric wiring, installations, kitchen items and other household materials. Firefighting operations were immediately launched using the building’s inbuilt fire safety systems. As a precautionary measure, residents were evacuated and moved to designated refuge areas and the terrace.

A large emergency response team was deployed, including senior fire officers, firefighters, rescue vehicles, a turntable ladder, a hydraulic platform, and ambulances. Personnel from the local police, electricity distribution company, and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation were also present at the site to assist in operations.

The fire was successfully extinguished by 10.17 am, and cooling operations were carried out to prevent any flare-ups. Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported and all residents were safe. The exact cause of the fire is under investigation.

Separate Incident: Fire Reported at Naval Dockyard in South Mumbai

In a separate incident later in the night, a massive fire broke out at waste stockyards inside the Naval Dockyard near the Gateway of India in south Mumbai.

Preliminary reports indicate that the blaze started around 10.15 pm within the dockyard premises. A spokesperson for the Indian Navy said naval fire tenders responded promptly and brought the situation under control in a short time.

Officials confirmed that there were no casualties or injuries in the incident. Senior naval officers rushed to the site, and firefighting operations were conducted entirely within the secured premises. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated.

Authorities have assured that both incidents were handled efficiently and that there is no threat to public safety.