Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Bhiwandi Apartment Parking Fire Guts 14 Two-Wheelers, Residents Evacuate
A fire started in the parking area of an apartment building in Bhiwandi early Wednesday morning.
The fire destroyed 14 two-wheelers and damaged part of the building.
Thick smoke spread through the apartments.
People from about 25 homes went to the terrace to stay away from the smoke.
They took children and older family members with them.
Some people had trouble breathing or felt sick after inhaling smoke.
One woman was taken to a hospital.
Firefighters put out the fire, but police are still checking how it started.
Some residents think an electrical short circuit may be responsible, but this has not been confirmed.
A fire broke out early Wednesday in the parking area of Umar Apartment in Bhiwandi’s Khandupada area.
Around 14 two-wheelers were gutted, and smoke and flames damaged part of the building.
Residents from about 25 flats moved to the terrace with children and elderly family members.
Several residents reportedly experienced breathing difficulty or vomiting; one woman was admitted to a hospital.
The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation Fire Brigade controlled the blaze, while police investigate its cause.
- Who
- Residents of Umar Apartment were affected; one woman was hospitalised, and Shantinagar Police are investigating.
- What
- A parking-area fire gutted around 14 two-wheelers, spread smoke through the building, and damaged part of the structure.
- When
- Early Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with residents reporting the incident occurred between about 3:45 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.
- Where
- Umar Apartment near Safia School in the Khandupada area of Bhiwandi, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The cause has not been established; residents suspect an electrical short circuit, which officials are examining.
Resident Concerns
Official Position
Possible cause
Resident Concerns
Some residents suspect that an electrical short circuit caused the fire and questioned Torrent Power employees about a possible fault and alleged negligence.
Official Position
The exact cause has not been established, and police and civic departments are examining whether the fire began for another reason.
Fire brigade response
Resident Concerns
Some residents alleged that the fire brigade was delayed in reaching the apartment.
Official Position
The report says the allegation could not be independently verified and that the fire brigade conducted firefighting operations before bringing the blaze under control.
Reported injuries
Resident Concerns
Residents reported breathing difficulty and vomiting among some children, elderly people, and women exposed to the smoke.
Official Position
There was no official confirmation of serious injuries, although one woman was later admitted to a hospital.
- Location
- Umar Apartment, Khandupada, Bhiwandi, Maharashtra
- Fire location
- Basement or apartment parking area
- Vehicles damaged
- Around 14 two-wheelers
- Apartments affected
- The building has around 25 flats
- Resident response
- Residents moved to the terrace as smoke spread through the building
- Health impact
- Some residents reported breathing difficulty or vomiting; one woman was admitted to a hospital
- Fire response
- The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation Fire Brigade brought the blaze under control
- Investigation
- Shantinagar Police are investigating; a short circuit is suspected but unconfirmed
