Goregaon fire kills three family members

Fire in Goregaon Claims Three Lives

A fire in Goregaon took the lives of three family members early Saturday. The Mumbai Fire Brigade reported the incident at 3:06 am from Bhagatsingh Nagar, Rajaram Lane, near Janata Stores in Goregaon West.

Details of the Incident

The fire started in a ground-plus-one-floor residential building, causing panic among residents in the crowded area. Fire officials stated that the blaze was limited to electric wiring and household items on the ground floor. On the first floor, clothing belonging to three occupants—two males and one female—caught fire. Locals tried to control the flames with water buckets before the fire brigade arrived.

Response and Casualties

When firemen arrived, they disconnected the electricity supply and continued firefighting with water buckets. The fire was fully extinguished by 3:16 am, just 10 minutes after it was reported. Despite the quick response, three people were trapped inside. They were rescued and taken to HBT Trauma Care Hospital, but doctors declared all three dead upon arrival.

Identities of the Deceased

The deceased were identified as Harshada Pawaskar, 19, her younger brother Kushal Pawaskar, 12, and their father Sanjog Pawaskar, 48. They are survived by Sanjog’s wife and their 17-year-old daughter, who were not at home during the incident, according to police officers.

Cause of Death

Dr. Meenakshi Khandode, who conducted the autopsy, stated, “While the father died due to 60 percent burns, the daughter’s and son’s cause of death was smoke inhalation.”