Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Fire at Mumbai's Sorrento Tower
A big fire happened in a tall building called Sorrento Tower in Mumbai.
It started in the morning and many people were stuck on the higher floors.
Firefighters came quickly and saved over 40 people without any injuries.
The fire was mostly in the electric parts of the building, from the 10th to the 21st floor.
The fire was put out by 11:37 AM.
No one got hurt, and the authorities are trying to find out what caused the fire.
The fire also affected some routers, shoe racks, and wooden furniture near the duct on various floors.
The firefighters used staircases and breathing apparatus to rescue the people.
A major fire erupted in Sorrento Tower, a residential high-rise in Andheri West, Mumbai, on Thursday morning.
Over 40 residents were rescued safely by firefighters, with no injuries reported.
The fire was confined to electric wiring and installations from the 10th to the 21st floor, affecting routers, shoe racks, and wooden furniture near the duct on various floors.
The fire was declared Level 1 at 10:20 AM and was extinguished by 11:37 AM.
Authorities, including the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Police, and BMC disaster management, were deployed to the scene.
- Who
- Residents of Sorrento Tower and emergency responders including Mumbai Fire Brigade, Police, and BMC disaster management
- What
- A major fire erupted in the residential high-rise Sorrento Tower
- When
- Thursday morning at 10:00 AM
- Where
- Sorrento Tower, Veera Desai Road, Andheri West, Mumbai
- Why
- The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it was reported to be confined to electric wiring and installations
Rescue Efforts
Fire Cause
Rescue Operations
Rescue Efforts
Over 40 residents were rescued safely by firefighters using staircases and breathing apparatus.
Fire Cause
No injuries were reported among the rescued residents.
Fire Origin
Rescue Efforts
The fire was confined to electric wiring and installations from the 10th to the 21st floor.
Fire Cause
The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.
- Location
- Sorrento Tower, Veera Desai Road, Andheri West, Mumbai
- Time of Incident
- 10:00 AM on Thursday
- Number of Rescued
- Over 40
- Fire Level
- Level 1
- Fire Extinguished Time
- 11:37 AM
- Injuries Reported
- None
- Affected Areas
- Electrical shaft between 10th and 21st floors, routers, shoe racks, and wooden furniture near the duct on various floors
- Rescue Methods
- Staircases and breathing apparatus
Sources
Mumbai: Major Fire Erupts At Andheri's Sorrento Tower; Over 40 Rescued Safely
40 Rescued as Fire Breaks Out at Residential Building in Mumbai
40 rescued as fire breaks out at residential building in Mumbai
40 residents rescued in Andheri high-rise fire
