In the early hours of Sunday, April 27, 2025, a major fire broke out at the Enforcement Directorate’s office in Mumbai, located in the historic Kaiser-i-Hind building in Ballard Estate, South Mumbai. The fire, which started on the fourth floor of the five-storey building, quickly became a cause for concern as smoke billowed from the top floor.
đźš’ Quick Response from Firefighters
The Mumbai Fire Brigade responded swiftly to the emergency call, rushing multiple fire units to the scene. The fire was initially categorized as a Level-I incident but soon escalated to Level-III, signaling the seriousness of the blaze. Despite the intensity, the fire was contained to the fourth floor, and thankfully, there were no reports of injuries. Firefighters battled the flames for over six hours, working tirelessly to bring the situation under control.
🏢 Impact and Ongoing Investigation
Though no lives were lost, there was significant damage to documents and office equipment. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire and working to determine its origin. The building’s old infrastructure may have contributed to the rapid spread of flames, but officials are taking every step to understand the full extent of the damage.
