Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Fire in MHADA Flat in Virar West Causes TV Destruction
A fire started on Thursday in a flat in Virar West, India.
It was probably caused by an oil lamp that was lit in the prayer area of the house.
The fire destroyed the television and damaged other items, but no one was hurt.
Firefighters arrived quickly and stopped the fire from spreading.
The authorities are still looking into the exact cause.
Fire broke out on Thursday in Flat No. 601 of MHADA Building No. 7 in Virar West.
The blaze was likely caused by an oil lamp lit in the home's prayer area.
The television set was destroyed and other household items damaged, but no injuries were reported.
Firefighters responded quickly, led by Station Officer Kishor Patil, and contained the fire before it spread.
Authorities are investigating the exact cause, with preliminary findings pointing to the lamp.
- Who
- Firefighters led by Station Officer Kishor Patil and residents
- What
- Fire broke out in a MHADA flat
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Flat No. 601, MHADA Building No. 7, Virar West
- Why
- Suspected oil lamp in the home shrine
- Location
- Virar West, Maharashtra, India
- Building
- MHADA Building No. 7
- Flat
- 601
- Cause
- Oil lamp in prayer area (preliminary)
- Casualties
- None
- Damage
- TV destroyed, household items damaged