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Ghazal Legend Talat Aziz's Home Engulfed in Flames
5 Oct
Summary
- Fire broke out at singer Talat Aziz's Juhu residence on Friday night.
- Aziz, his wife, and two sons were hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
- Valuable possessions, including harmoniums and paintings, were lost.
A fire incident occurred at the Juhu residence of renowned ghazal singer Talat Aziz on Friday night. The blaze rapidly filled the duplex apartment with smoke, resulting in suffocation concerns for those inside.
Talat Aziz, his wife Bina, their sons Shayaan and Adnan, and Sikandar Singh were taken to Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital. All five individuals received treatment and were discharged on Saturday. Aziz has resided in the building for nearly four decades.
The fire, reported around 10:56 pm on Friday, spread to electrical installations on the ground floor, affecting a sofa and an air conditioner. The Mumbai Fire Brigade contained the fire by 11:58 pm, though the cause is yet to be determined. Aziz recounted that an air conditioner in the hall sparked and ignited the fire.
Visibility inside the home deteriorated significantly due to thick smoke. Bina Aziz was rescued from an upstairs bathroom by a neighbor using a ladder. The family will temporarily stay in a hotel as their residence is uninhabitable.
Significant material losses include Aziz's harmoniums and Bina's paintings. Despite the damage, Aziz expressed gratitude for the safety of his family and acknowledged the prompt response of emergency services and helpful neighbors. The investigation into the fire's origin is ongoing.
