Dongri Fire: Major Blaze Breaks Out at Haji Kasam Chawl in Mumbai

A major fire broke out at a garage near Haji Kasam Chawl in Dongri, Mumbai, on November 8, 2026. Firefighters and emergency teams responded as the blaze spread to nearby shops and structures.

Fire Reported at Haji Kasam Chawl

A major fire broke out on Sunday night, November 8, 2026, in Mumbai’s Dongri neighbourhood, prompting an emergency response from the Mumbai Fire Brigade and other civic agencies.

The blaze was reported at a garage near Haji Kasam Chawl, close to Datta Mandir on Dr Maheshwari Road. Reports said the fire spread across a wider area, affecting nearby shops and hutments. Firefighting operations were continuing as officials worked to bring the situation under control.

Timeline of the Dongri Fire

Reports published on November 8 provided the following sequence:

• 9:37 p.m.: The BMC Disaster Management Cell reportedly received a fire call concerning a garage at Haji Kasam Chawl.

• Around 9:58 p.m.: Mid-Day reported that the Mumbai Fire Brigade initially recorded the incident as a Level-I fire call.

• Around 10:10 p.m.: Mid-Day reported that the classification was escalated to Level II as the firefighting operation developed.

  Later updates: PTI reported that officials had described the incident as a Level-I fire call at 10:11 p.m., while firefighting operations remained underway.

The different classifications and reported times have not been fully reconciled in the available coverage.

Emergency Services Respond

The response involved personnel from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, local police, BEST, 108 ambulance services and ward staff. Road blockages were also reported in the surrounding area as emergency teams worked at the scene.

The fire was reported to have spread beyond the garage to nearby shops and hutments. Residents also described hearing sounds resembling explosions, although PTI said those reports could not be independently confirmed.

Injuries, Damage and Possible Cause

Early reporting by the Free Press Journal said no injuries had been reported at the time of its update. However, PTI’s later report said details about possible casualties and the full extent of the damage were still awaited. It would therefore be premature to describe the incident as having caused no injuries or to provide a definitive casualty figure.

The cause of the fire had not been officially established in the reports reviewed. Although some coverage discussed the possibility of fireworks contributing to fires around Mumbai, that does not establish the cause of the Dongri blaze.

Disclaimer

This report is based on news coverage published on November 8, 2026, including reporting that cites the BMC Disaster Management Cell and Mumbai Fire Brigade. Details may change as authorities complete firefighting operations and assess the damage. The reported explosion-like sounds, cause of ignition and final casualty figures remain unconfirmed in the sources reviewed.