Nalasopara Fire: 2 Women Killed as Blaze Engulfs High-Rise, 30 Residents Rescued (Video)
Two women were killed after a fire broke out at the Imperial Heights high-rise building in Nalasopara, Maharashtra’s Palghar district, late Tuesday night, October 13. Around 25 to 30 residents were rescued as firefighters launched an extensive operation to evacuate people trapped on the upper floors.
Two women were killed after a fire broke out at the Imperial Heights high-rise building in Nalasopara, Maharashtra’s Palghar district, late Tuesday night, October 13. Around 25 to 30 residents were rescued as firefighters launched an extensive operation to evacuate people trapped on the upper floors. Preliminary findings suggest that the women died due to smoke inhalation, while the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The fire was reported at around 11.30 pm at the residential building on Nalasopara-Vasai Link Road in the Achole area. Firefighters, police personnel and municipal officials rushed to the spot after receiving information about the incident. Vile Parle Fire: 2 Dead, 8 Injured After Massive Blaze Erupts at Residential Building in Mumbai (Videos).
A large-scale rescue operation was launched using fire engines, turntable ladder (TTL) machines and specialised firefighting equipment. Several residents were trapped on the upper floors as the flames and smoke spread through parts of the building.
Fire Hits Multiple Floors; Cause Under Investigation
The deceased have been identified as Falguni Shah, 50, and Ashwini Parkar, 50. Dr Kavita Jagada, who heads the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation’s Tulinj Hospital, told IANS that preliminary findings suggested the women may have died from smoke inhalation. The final cause of death will be established after the post-mortem reports are received.
According to Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation Chief Fire Officer Rohan More, the blaze was particularly intense on the 13th and 14th floors. Fire or embers were also found on the third and ninth floors, while flames affected the entrance to the refuge floor on the 12th floor. Massive Fire Engulfs Mumbai's Film City, Threatening Sets of ‘Pati Patni Aur Panga 2’ and ‘MTV Hustle 5’.
Nalasopara High-Rise Fire
Nala Sopara, Maharashtra: Two women, Falguni Shah (50) and Ashwini Parkar (50), die after a massive fire breaks out at the Imperial Heights building on Nalasopara-Vasai Link Road. https://t.co/wwV53oLGXe
— IANS (@ians_india) October 14, 2026
Fire engines, water tankers and specialised firefighting equipment were deployed to contain the blaze. Some residents were rescued using a turntable ladder machine, while others managed to evacuate the building themselves. Nearby banquet halls and hotels were also made available as temporary accommodation for affected families.
Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation Commissioner Prithviraj B.P. said authorities would investigate the cause of the fire, including the possibility of a short circuit in the electrical panel. The inquiry will also examine the building's construction permissions, fire safety approvals and firefighting systems. Action will be taken if negligence or safety deficiencies are established, he said.
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