Udit Nayaran's apartment in Mumbai catches fire, one life lost: Report

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A fire broke out on Monday night at the apartment in Mumbai where veteran singer Udit Narayan resides. The incident occurred around 9:15 PM, with flames visibly engulfing parts of the building.

Skypan Apartments in Shastri Nagar, Andheri West caught dire on January 6. Firefighters promptly arrived at the scene, evacuated the residents, and worked efficiently to bring the situation under control.

Disturbing visuals from the incident show dense black smoke billowing from the building as flames engulfed two rooms of the apartment, leaving behind a harrowing aftermath.

Fire at Skypan Apartments, SAB TV lane, Andheri West.Shot by a friend from her window.It's high time Andheri West gets a Fire Station.Veera Desai Road has so much space. A well equipped center can easily be set up if there's political will.@AndheriLOCA pic.twitter.com/9mGZHuFesv
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According to a report by Vickey Lalwani, the fire at Skypan Apartments resulted in a tragic loss of life. Rahul Mishra, a 75-year-old resident of the 11th floor in the adjacent wing of the building where Udit Narayan lives, lost his life in the incident. Mishra was rushed to Kokilaben Hospital nearby but was declared ‘brought dead’ after succumbing to asphyxiation caused by smoke inhalation. His relative, Raunak Mishra, who was also present in the flat at the time, sustained severe injuries.

The Mumbai Fire Brigade Headquarters in Byculla confirmed the death of Rahul Mishra to Lalwani, stating that the tragedy is believed to have been caused by a malfunction in electrical equipment within Mishra’s apartment.

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According to a report by the Times of India, the road leading to the residential building was completely cordoned off, and the electricity supply was promptly shut down as soon as residents became aware of the fire. During the firemen's cooling operations around 11:30 PM, shards of metal and glass were seen falling from the affected flat to the ground below, adding to the chaos and urgency at the scene.

Some people present at the scene suggested that the fire may have started from a diya lit by the family, with its flame reportedly catching onto nearby curtains and quickly spreading. According to the report, Mrs. Mishra ran downstairs in a panic, shouting for help. Hearing her cries, the building's watchmen rushed to the flat, but the fire had already caused significant damage by then.