2 minutes of readingBombayUpdated: February 10, 2026 06:20 pm IST
One day after a Fire claims one life in Mumbai’s Vile ParleThe Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) said on Tuesday that the fire prevention system built into the building was not working.
The fire broke out on the 13th floor of the Suvidha Pearl building on Pherozeshah Mehta Road, injuring two residents, Bhavna Satra, 64, and Aneree, 34. Both were rushed to a nearby hospital, where Satra was pronounced dead.
“The built-in fire extinguishing system in the building was inoperative and the tank that was connected to the water sprinklers did not have water inside. Therefore, the system did not work until the fire started,” an MFB official told The indian express.
The official said the victim could have been avoided if the sprinklers had been operational. He also said the fire likely originated from an earthen lamp, contradicting initial findings that suggested an electrical short circuit.
“There was a wedding in the family. All the family members were in another apartment on the seventh floor when the fire broke out in a lamp kept in the prayer room for rituals. We are currently carrying out an investigation and will prepare a report. After which, a notice will be sent to the members seeking their response to the issue,” the official added.
According to authorities, after the fire broke out, the two victims ran to the 13th floor. By the time they reached the hallway, the fire had intensified and smoke had spread quickly. They both inhaled thick smoke and Satra, who suffered from asthma, collapsed instantly.
She was later taken to the hospital, where doctors declared her dead. Authorities said Aneree is under treatment and is in stable condition.
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For the rescue operation, the MFB deployed five fire engines and two giant water tankers. Firefighters brought the fire under control around 1:44 p.m., about an hour after it was reported.