IN PHOTOS: Fire breaks out at Mumbai garments showroom, 19 rescued from terrace

Updated On: 05 May, 2025 12:52 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava

A fire broke out early Monday morning at a garments showroom on Peddar Road in South Mumbai. The blaze was reported around 6:30 AM at the Riyaz Ganji showroom located in the Sukhshanti building. (PICS/DWEEP BANE)

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<div>The showroom was shut at the time, which prevented any injuries. Extensive damage was caused to stock including garments, wiring, cameras, wooden partitions and hangers.</div>

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The showroom was shut at the time, which prevented any injuries. Extensive damage was caused to stock including garments, wiring, cameras, wooden partitions and hangers.

<div>Firefighters used multiple hose lines and broke through a back entrance to control the flames. More than five fire tenders were deployed to the site to tackle the blaze.</div>

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Firefighters used multiple hose lines and broke through a back entrance to control the flames. More than five fire tenders were deployed to the site to tackle the blaze.

<div>Nineteen people trapped on the terrace due to heavy smoke were safely rescued. Two dogs and one cat were also saved from the premises by emergency teams.</div>

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Nineteen people trapped on the terrace due to heavy smoke were safely rescued. Two dogs and one cat were also saved from the premises by emergency teams.

<div>The fire was brought under control after coordinated efforts by the fire brigade. Maharashtra minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha visited the site shortly after the incident.</div>

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The fire was brought under control after coordinated efforts by the fire brigade. Maharashtra minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha visited the site shortly after the incident.

<p>Lodha expressed concern for residents, especially senior citizens, navigating smoke and water-filled stairwells. Authorities have been instructed to investigate the cause of the fire and take corrective action.</p>

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Lodha expressed concern for residents, especially senior citizens, navigating smoke and water-filled stairwells. Authorities have been instructed to investigate the cause of the fire and take corrective action.

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