News for 'Mumbai Fire Brigade'

Mumbai building collapse: Miracle escape for 50 playschool kids

Mumbai building collapse: Miracle escape for 50 playschool kids

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

At least 16 people were killed as the building near the J J Hospital in south Mumbai caved in.

9 COVID-19 patients killed in Mumbai mall hospital fire

9 COVID-19 patients killed in Mumbai mall hospital fire

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The fire broke out at the Sunrise Hospital in the Dreams Mall building in Bhandup area shortly after midnight, the official said. Around 70 patients were rescued, he added.

Was safety compromised at Make in India event? Probe begins into fire

Was safety compromised at Make in India event? Probe begins into fire

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

"We will probe all aspects, including finding out if there was a sabotage angle involved," a fire brigade official said.

Owners arrested after probe report blames Mojo's Bistro for Kamala Mills fire

Owners arrested after probe report blames Mojo's Bistro for Kamala Mills fire

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

The fire probably started at Mojo's and spread to the adjacent rooftop pub '1 Above', the report said.

Body of man recovered from fire-hit film studio in Mumbai

Body of man recovered from fire-hit film studio in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

The fire at the studio in suburban Kanjurmarg broke out around 8 pm on Saturday. By 10 pm, it was brought under control.

Situation under control: BMC after gas leak complaints

Situation under control: BMC after gas leak complaints

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Many residents complained of suspected gas leak from Chembur, Ghatkopar, Powai and Vikhroli areas late on Saturday night, an official of the BMC's disaster management cell said.

Officials suspect foul play in Dadar mill fire

Officials suspect foul play in Dadar mill fire

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

A major fire has been reported at Gulmohar Mill situated on Dadasaheb Phalke Marg in the Dadar area of central Mumbai. At press time no serious casualty has been reported, nor has anyone been trapped in the fire, the Mumbai fire brigade said.

6 dead, 141 injured in Mumbai hospital blaze

6 dead, 141 injured in Mumbai hospital blaze

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

A total of 147 people, including patients and visitors, were rescued after the fire broke out at the ESIC Kamgar Hospital at Marol in suburban Andheri, said an official of the Disaster Management Cell of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Death toll in Mumbai building collapse rises to 14

Death toll in Mumbai building collapse rises to 14

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The official said his team members had been told that there were few customers at an eatery situated in the ground floor and no one knew the exact numbers.

Fire officials unhappy with Wankhede safety norms

Fire officials unhappy with Wankhede safety norms

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Expressing displeasure at the non-compliance of fire safety norms at the revamped Wankhede stadium, venue of the 2011 World Cup final, the city fire brigade department on Friday said it will seek a reply from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) in this regard.

Minor fire at Maha govt HQ brought under control

Minor fire at Maha govt HQ brought under control

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

A fire on Saturday broke out at Mantralaya, the Maharashtra state secretariat complex, which was soon brought under control, fire brigade sources said.

4 dead in 2 building collapse incidents in Mumbai

4 dead in 2 building collapse incidents in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

While two persons died after a portion of a `chawl' (tenement) collapsed in suburban Malvani, two others were killed after part of an old building collapsed in south Mumbai's Fort area, civic officials said.

Sanjay Bhansali: on fire again

Sanjay Bhansali: on fire again

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

Fair and lovely Karisma Kapoor turns dark and more news.

Maha CM meets Bhandara fire victims' kin, orders safety audit

Maha CM meets Bhandara fire victims' kin, orders safety audit

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Thackeray said the probe will ascertain if the fire was an accident or was the fallout of ignoring an earlier safety report.

Actor Mohnish Behl's father dies in fire

Actor Mohnish Behl's father dies in fire

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

Rajneesh Bahl was the husband of the famous actress Nutan.

Fire guts over 60 shops in Mumbai's Crawford Market; none hurt

Fire guts over 60 shops in Mumbai's Crawford Market; none hurt

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Over 60 shops were gutted in a major fire that broke out in South Mumbai's busy Crawford market due to a short circuit in the wee hours of Sunday.

10-yr-old girl killed, 2 hurt in Mumbai building collapse

10-yr-old girl killed, 2 hurt in Mumbai building collapse

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The incident took place around 2.20 pm when a part of Bohala Apartment, a residential complex near Khar Gymkhana, caved in.

Mumbai: 1 killed, 6 injured after slab of a building collapses

Mumbai: 1 killed, 6 injured after slab of a building collapses

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

One person was killed after a portion of a slab of a four-storeyed building collapsed at Kakaji Nagar's Prasad shopping centre in suburban Goregaon West on Tuesday night, a Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai official said.

Mumbai's firemen face blazing challenges

Mumbai's firemen face blazing challenges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

"There were some pretty scary moments while we were fighting fires at the Taj Hotel. On Thursday night, while we were in a cage trying to rescue guests trapped in the heritage section of the hotel, we saw one of the terrorists carrying a gun," Chief Fire Officer A V Sawant told PTI.

2 other submarines damaged along with INS Sindhurakshak: Sources

2 other submarines damaged along with INS Sindhurakshak: Sources

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Fire brigade sources claim that apart from Indian Navy submarine INS Sindhurakshak, there were two other submarines at the naval dockyard at the time of fire on Tuesday night.

Ammonia leak reported in Mumbai, triggers panic

Ammonia leak reported in Mumbai, triggers panic

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

Residents of these areas have complained of burning sensation in the eyes and sore throat besides a foul smell akin to ammonia gas.

Fire raging at Mumbai's Deonar dumping ground for day 4

Fire raging at Mumbai's Deonar dumping ground for day 4

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

The residents near the Deonar dumping ground continued to suffer for a fourth day in a row on Tuesday, as the poisonous smoke engulfed the entire area, affecting the air quality and making it difficult to breathe.

5 killed in Mumbai wall collapse

5 killed in Mumbai wall collapse

Rediff.com23 Oct 2005

Fire and Rescue services officials said 11 persons were rescued.

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank? Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that can threaten financial sector stability, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Mumbai hospital wasn't fire compliant; death toll rises to 8

Mumbai hospital wasn't fire compliant; death toll rises to 8

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

"Altogether 176 persons, including three firemen, are now being treated in city hospitals," an official said.

Kamala Mills fire: Mojo's Bistro owner sent to police custody till Jan 12

Kamala Mills fire: Mojo's Bistro owner sent to police custody till Jan 12

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Pathak, the son of retired director general of police and former Pune police commissioner K K Pathak, was arrested on Saturday.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; 1 killed in building collapse

Heavy rains lash Mumbai; 1 killed in building collapse

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

One person was killed when a four-storeyed building in the city collapsed in Mumbai on Wednesday following heavy rains, fire brigade sources said. The building Gopal Bhavan, located in Mamletdar Wadi in suburban Malad, caved in following rains.

Mumbai to get heavy rains

Mumbai to get heavy rains

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours till 8.30 am on Wednesday was 32.8 mm in Colaba in south Mumbai and 16.6 mm in Santacruz, it added.

11 Covid patients killed in fire at Ahmednagar civil hospital's ICU

11 Covid patients killed in fire at Ahmednagar civil hospital's ICU

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The blaze erupted around 11 am in the intensive care unit (ICU), where 20 COVID-19 patients were undergoing treatment.

Maha hospital fire: Parents blame staff for dereliction

Maha hospital fire: Parents blame staff for dereliction

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Many parents whose newborn babies were among those dead in the Bhandara hospital fire have blamed the staff there for dereliction of duty. They claimed that no doctor or nurse was present in the unit when fire broke out.

Building collapses in Mumbai; 5 killed, 26 injured

Building collapses in Mumbai; 5 killed, 26 injured

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

At least three persons were killed and 25 injured after a portion of a multi-storeyed building collapsed in south Mumbai, fire brigade officials said.

Demands met, brave Mumbai fireman's kin take his body

Demands met, brave Mumbai fireman's kin take his body

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

The family of the fire-fighter who was killed in the massive fire that engulfed a 22-storeyed commercial building in Mumbai on Friday has refused to take his body, CNN IBN reported.

Mumbai: 1 dead as part of express freeway collapses

Mumbai: 1 dead as part of express freeway collapses

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

At least seven persons were injured as a part of monorail bridge collapsed in Wadala area in central Mumbai on Thursday.

5 killed, 3 injured as building collapses in Mumbai

5 killed, 3 injured as building collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Five people, including a woman, were killed and three others were injured after a three-storey building in Kamathipura area in south Mumbai collapsed on Saturday.

Unknown odour sparks gas leak suspicion in Mumbai

Unknown odour sparks gas leak suspicion in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said late Thursday that the odour was reported from Powai, Chembur, Mankhurd, Govandi, Chandivali, Andheri and Ghatkopar areas.

Six killed in wall collapse in Navi Mumbai

Six killed in wall collapse in Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

It was not clear if anyone is trapped among the debris.

11 dead in Mumbai bldg crash

11 dead in Mumbai bldg crash

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Ten people have died and several others injured after a residential building on Temkar road near J J hospital collapsed, police sources said.

Mumbai: 2 killed as 4-storied building collapses

Mumbai: 2 killed as 4-storied building collapses

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

The rescue personnel are currently looking for persons trapped in the debris.

Kamala Mills fire: All 3 pub owners of 1 Above arrested in Mumbai

Kamala Mills fire: All 3 pub owners of 1 Above arrested in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The Sanghvi brothers were arrested on late Wednesday evening, the third owner of the club Abhijeet Mankar was arrested in wee hours of Thursday.

When 16 people died during a Kolkata derby in 1980

When 16 people died during a Kolkata derby in 1980

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

On August 16, 1980, the Kolkata football derby between arch rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, played at the Eden Gardens (there was no Salt Lake Stadium then) witnessed a massive clash between the supporters of two teams, leading to 16 deaths.