Fire Erupts at Maharashtra Minister Ganesh Naik's Bungalow

A fire incident occurred at the official bungalow of Maharashtra's Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, located in Pawangad near Mantralaya, on November 11, 2026. Fortunately, the Minister was not present at the time, and officials confirmed that there were no injuries reported.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported that the fire originated from an air-conditioning unit at the bungalow, situated opposite the Mantralaya bus stop in Churchgate. The alarm was raised around 11:43 a.m., prompting a swift response from the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), which classified the situation as a Level-I fire by 11:55 a.m.

The fire primarily affected the electrical wiring and installations within the bungalow, damaging a split air-conditioning unit, kitchen items, office files, papers, wooden and steel furniture, a refrigerator, and a false ceiling. The total area impacted was approximately 4,000 square feet on the ground floor, according to official statements.

Fire brigade personnel worked diligently to extinguish the flames, successfully bringing the situation under control by 1:26 p.m. An update from the MFB confirmed the fire was fully contained shortly thereafter.

This incident raises concerns about fire safety measures in government buildings, especially those housing officials. As investigations continue, further assessments of the damage and preventive measures will likely be discussed in upcoming meetings within the Maharashtra government.