Massive fire at Mumbai’s Jogeshwari West building, people stranded on the top floor

The cause of the fire remains unknown, and further details are awaited.

Last updated: October 23, 2025 | 12:12

Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor

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Visuals from the scene showed people stranded on the top floor of the commercial building as firefighters worked to rescue them.

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Dubai: A massive fire broke out at the JMS Business Centre in Mumbai’s Jogeshwari West area on Thursday, prompting a significant emergency response. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) Fire Brigade declared it a Level-II blaze as thick smoke engulfed the upper floors.

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Multiple fire engines and rescue teams rushed to the scene, where several people were reportedly stranded on the top floor. Firefighters are using ladders and cranes to evacuate those trapped, while efforts to douse the flames continue. So far, no injuries or casualties have been reported. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and further details are awaited.

Earlier this week, on Monday, a separate fire in Navi Mumbai’s Raheja Residency building in Vashi claimed four lives, including a child, and left several others injured after flames spread rapidly through the upper floors.

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Devadasan K PChief Visual Editor

Devadasan K P is the Chief Visual Editor at Gulf News, bringing more than 26 years of experience in photojournalism to the role. He leads the Visual desk with precision, speed, and a strong editorial instinct. Whether he’s selecting images of royalty, chasing the biggest celebrity moments in Dubai, or covering live events himself, Devadasan is always a few steps ahead of the action. Over the years, he has covered a wide range of major assignments — including the 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, feature reportage from Afghanistan, the IMF World Bank meetings, and wildlife series from Kenya. His work has been widely recognised with industry accolades, including the Minolta Photojournalist of the Year award in 2005, the Best Picture Award at the Dubai Shopping Festival in 2008, and a Silver Award from the Society for News Design in 2011. He handles the newsroom pressure with a calm attitude, a quick response time, and his signature brand of good-natured Malayali humour. There's no fuss — just someone who gets the job done very well, every single time.

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