Fire Erupts at Santoshi Mata Temple in Mumbai

A fire at Santoshi Mata Temple in Chembur was swiftly controlled by BMC, with no casualties reported. This comes after a fatal fire in a Chembur shop last week, claiming five lives, including two children. The cause was linked to electrical wiring. Authorities are investigating further.

A fire erupted at the Santoshi Mata Temple in Mumbai's Chembur on Saturday, according to officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Prompt response actions were taken, with four fire engines dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze, successfully bringing the situation under control.

Thankfully, officials confirmed that no casualties resulted from the temple fire. However, investigations are still ongoing to determine the cause and further details are awaited as the situation develops.

This incident follows a tragic fire that occurred on October 6 in a Chembur shop, where five individuals, including two children, lost their lives. They were identified as Paris Gupta, aged 7, Manju Prem Gupta, 30, Anita Gupta, 39, Prem Gupta, 30, and Narendra Gupta, 10. The fire reportedly began in the electrical wiring area located on the shop's ground floor; authorities continue to examine this case as well.

(With inputs from agencies.)