Mumbai, Dec 08: The devastating Goa resto-bar fire that killed 25 and injured 50 is more than a distant tragedy — it is a warning siren for Mumbai. Across the city, hotels and pubs continue to flout basic fire-safety norms, run unauthorised basement activities, and overlook crowd-management rules, turning many of these spaces into ticking time bombs.

While Goa deals with the aftermath, Mumbai faces similar risks every day due to widespread gaps in safety and compliance, according to social activists, former corporators, and experts.

Eight Years After Kamala Mills, Little Has Changed

Mumbai has seen one deadly fire after another, each claiming innocent lives simply because basic safety rules were ignored. One of the worst examples remains the December 29, 2017 blaze at the Mojo's Bistro

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