Fire breaks out at Libbas showroom in Mumbai

MUMBAI: A fire broke out early Monday morning at the Libbas showroom located on Pedder Road, Nana Chowk. The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) initially declared it a Level-I fire at 7.06 am, upgrading it to Level-II at 7.35 am due to the intensity of the blaze.
According to officials, the fire was confined to electric wiring, electrical installations, and a stock of garments and cloths within the showroom. Thick smoke spread throughout the structure, prompting an immediate emergency response.

The MFB was alerted at 7.40 am and mobilised fire tenders to the site. Additional agencies, including BEST, the police, and 108 ambulance services, were also deployed as a precautionary measure.
During the rescue operation, four men were evacuated from the first floor, while four women, three dogs, and two cats were safely rescued from the fourth floor.
No injuries were reported. Authorities are currently assessing the damage and investigating the cause of the fire.
Fire engulfs Link Square Mall in Bandra, doused after 22 hours
In a separate incident, a major fire broke out at Link Square Mall in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra West area and was brought under control after more than 22 hours of continuous firefighting, according to civic officials.
The blaze began around 4.10 am on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in the basement of the mall, located on Linking Road, and was fully extinguished by 1.41 am on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
The fire initially started in an electronics showroom but quickly spread across all three floors of the mall, which houses over 200 shops and commercial units, ultimately gutting the entire structure.
By 6.25 am, the Mumbai Fire Brigade classified it as a ‘Level IV’ (major) fire and launched a large-scale operation, with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) also joining the efforts. A total of 13 fire engines and several other emergency vehicles were deployed.
Fire brigade chief Ravindra Ambulgekar confirmed an official inquiry has been launched, noting that the mall was filled with combustible materials and had obstructed access, making firefighting extremely challenging. Partition walls and mesh shutters further facilitated the spread of fire and smoke between shops. While the cause of the blaze remains unknown, political leaders have raised concerns.