A fire broke out early Monday at a single-storey chawl in Mumbai&rsquo;s Cuffe Parade area, leaving one person dead and three others injured. The blaze occurred around 4:15 am at Shivshakti Nagar on Captain Prakash Pethe Marg.
Fifteen-year-old Yash Vitthal Khot succumbed to injuries at St George&rsquo;s Hospital, while three others were treated for burns and smoke inhalation. The fire, confined to a 10x10 feet area, reportedly involved electric wiring, three electric vehicle batteries, and household items on the first floor. Firefighters doused the blaze by 4:35 am.
Meanwhile, a fire erupted at the municipal corporation&rsquo;s dumping site in Devbhumi Dwarka, Gujarat, with firefighters working to control the situation.
In Madhya Pradesh, a furniture warehouse in Katni caught fire, destroying goods worth over ₹4 lakh. The exact cause of the blaze remains unknown, authorities said, with firefighting teams continuing efforts to bring it under control.
Authorities have urged residents and business owners to follow safety precautions and regularly inspect electrical installations to prevent such incidents.

Blaze in Cuffe Parade chawl claims one life; fire outbreaks reported in Gujarat & MP

Mumbai Chawl Fire Kills Teen, 3 Injured

Blaze in Cuffe Parade chawl claims one life; fire outbreaks reported in Gujarat & MP

October 20, 2025 | 13:41 IST