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Dozens Rescued from Fire at Raheja Gardens, Vidyavihar, Mumbai on Diwali Night
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🗓 09 Nov 2026, 08:33 AM
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A fire broke out in the Raheja Gardens residential tower in Vidyavihar, Mumbai on Diwali night, prompting emergency services to rescue dozens of residents.
A blaze erupted in the Raheja Gardens high‑rise apartment complex in Vidyavihar, Mumbai, shortly after the Diwali fireworks began on the night of October 31. Firefighters arrived within minutes and battled the flames for over two hours, focusing on evacuating residents from the upper floors.
According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, more than thirty people were rescued from the building, many of them women and children, using ladders and fire‑engine ladders. Several families were temporarily housed in nearby community centres while the fire was brought under control.
No fatalities have been reported, though a few occupants suffered minor smoke‑inhalation injuries and were taken to local hospitals for observation. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with authorities ruling out any link to the Diwali fireworks.
The incident has prompted a city‑wide reminder about fire safety during the festival season, urging residents to keep fire exits clear and to avoid overloading electrical circuits.
According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, more than thirty people were rescued from the building, many of them women and children, using ladders and fire‑engine ladders. Several families were temporarily housed in nearby community centres while the fire was brought under control.
No fatalities have been reported, though a few occupants suffered minor smoke‑inhalation injuries and were taken to local hospitals for observation. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with authorities ruling out any link to the Diwali fireworks.
The incident has prompted a city‑wide reminder about fire safety during the festival season, urging residents to keep fire exits clear and to avoid overloading electrical circuits.