A massive fire erupted on the top floor of Dalmia School in Mira Road on Wednesday, 15th July damaging the library, auditorium, laboratories and several classrooms. Fortunately, school authorities safely evacuated all students and staff, while firefighters brought the blaze under control.

Videos from the scene, which surfaced on social media, showed dense black smoke rising into the sky while multiple fire tenders rushed to the spot to contain the blaze. Firefighters were seen using hydraulic ladders to reach the upper floor and carry out firefighting operations.

According to preliminary information, the fire was reported at around 6 am. Thick plumes of smoke were seen billowing from the top floor of the school, located near the ISKCON Temple in Mira Road, as flames engulfed a significant portion of the building. The cause remains under investigation.