Sun Apr 27 04:45:15 UTC 2025: ## Major Fire Engulfs Enforcement Directorate Office in Mumbai
**Mumbai, India (April 27, 2025)** – A significant fire broke out early Sunday morning at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office building in south Mumbai’s Ballard Estate, causing extensive damage and prompting a prolonged firefighting operation. The blaze, which began around 2:31 a.m. on the fourth floor of the five-story Kaiser-I-Hind building, escalated to a Level III fire by 4:17 a.m., requiring the deployment of at least eight fire engines, six jetties, and numerous water tankers.
While firefighters continue to battle the blaze, no casualties have been reported. However, officials fear significant damage to documents and equipment within the ED office. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The firefighting operation, lasting over six hours, highlights the scale of the incident.
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