Nalasopara Fire: Massive Late-Night Blaze Engulfs 8th To 10th Floors Of Imperial Heights, 15 Rescued As Rescue Operations Continue | Video
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Nalasopara: A massive fire broke out on the eighth to tenth floors of the Imperial Heights building in Nalasopara in Maharashtra's Palghar district, prompting a rescue operation by fire brigade personnel.
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#WATCH | Nalasopara, Maharashtra: A fire broke out on the 8th to 10th floors of Imperial Tower on Link Road, suspected to be due to a short circuit. The fire brigade is at the scene. Further details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/Zmwemz493M
— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2026
A short circuit is suspected to have caused the blaze, though the exact cause is yet to be ascertained.
According to the Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Prithviraj BP, the fire was reported around 11.30 pm on Tuesday.
#WATCH | Nalasopara, Maharashtra: Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation Commissioner Prithviraj B.P. says, "A fire broke out at the Imperial Heights building within the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation limits. The incident was reported around 11:30 pm on Tuesday. Subsequently,… https://t.co/mqmEK9AZe3 pic.twitter.com/E2DzfT4YX0
— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2026
Fire brigade launches rescue operation
He told reporters that following the blaze, the fire department, police department, and administrative staff and officials soon engaged in a rescue operation.
"A fire broke out at the Imperial Heights building within the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation limits. Subsequently, our fire department, police department, and administrative staff and officials engaged in rescue operations," he said.
He said that 15 people were rescued during the operation, while several others managed to evacuate the building on their own.
Nala Sopara, Maharashtra: Two women, Falguni Shah (50) and Ashwini Parkar (50), die after a massive fire breaks out at the Imperial Heights building on Nalasopara-Vasai Link Road. pic.twitter.com/wwV53oLGXe
— IANS (@ians_india) October 14, 2026
Woman feared dead in blaze
The commissioner said that a woman aged over 60 is feared dead, adding that further details would be shared as they became available.
"Fifteen people were rescued, and many others managed to come down on their own. An investigation is pending, but there are reports of a casualty—a woman over the age of 60; we will share further details as we receive them," said Prithviraj BP.
Investigation into fire's cause pending
A detailed investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire, he said.
Further details are awaited.
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