Mumbai, Nov. 9 -- A fire at a residential high-rise in Andheri West that claimed the life of a lift operator has once again highlighted the need for robust fire safety measures and effective evacuation mechanisms in muti-storey gated communities.
The fire broke out in an apartment on the 17th floor on November 7, with a diya lit in the household prayer area suspected to have triggered the blaze.
The deceased, identified as Dhanpat Mahatu, a lift operator in the building, reportedly became trapped inside a passenger lift as smoke spread through the premises. He was rescued by Mumbai Fire Brigade personnel and rushed to hospital, where he was declared dead.
According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the fire call was received at around 9.50 pm ...