A fire broke out at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai. The Chief Fire Officer stated that after the fire started, fire brigade vehicles were dispatched to the hotel. The officer also mentioned that the hotel did not inform the fire department about the incident.

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The fire officer confirmed that the hotel’s internal fire system helped control the blaze. Meanwhile, the Trident Hotel management released a statement claiming there was no fire—only black smoke from chimney cleaning.

A video from the scene shows black smoke rising from the upper floors of the hotel, with bystanders recording the incident on their phones. Fire control officials stated that a team was dispatched immediately after learning about the incident, but hotel staff had already contained the fire using internal safety systems.

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Police say: Technical fault in tube boiler caused smoke

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Police officials reported that smoke from the hotel’s chimney was due to a technical fault in the basement tube boiler. Passersby mistook it for a fire. Fire control teams from the brigade and the Oberoi Trident Hotel Authority inspected the premises and confirmed no fire occurred.

Trident Hotel has experienced fires before

This is not the first fire incident at Mumbai’s Trident Hotel. In the past, 10 fire engines were deployed to extinguish a blaze, and guests were evacuated from the Nariman Point location. Fortunately, no casualties were reported despite smoke filling the lobby.

Hotel affected after fire broke out in adjacent clothing store

Previously, a fire started in a clothing store connected to the Trident Hotel. Fire officials received the alert at night, and smoke quickly spread through the basement. Around 10 fire engines were dispatched, and the blaze was controlled within half an hour. The hotel was also targeted during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

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Trident Hotel

The Trident Hotel is a luxury hotel chain in India, known for its elegant design and exceptional hospitality. The first Trident Hotel opened in Mumbai in 1973, developed by the Oberoi Group, and has since expanded to other major cities like Gurgaon and Bhubaneswar. Combining modern amenities with traditional Indian influences, the hotels are often located in scenic or business hubs, catering to both leisure and corporate travelers.

Oberoi Trident Hotel Authority

The **Oberoi Trident Hotel** is a luxury hotel located in Mumbai, India, part of the prestigious Oberoi Hotels & Resorts group. Opened in 1973, it is known for its elegant design, exceptional service, and prime location near the Gateway of India and the Arabian Sea. The hotel has hosted numerous dignitaries and celebrities, reflecting its reputation as a landmark of hospitality in Mumbai.

Nariman Point

Nariman Point is a prominent business and financial district in Mumbai, India, developed in the 1970s on reclaimed land at the southern tip of the city. Named after Khwaja Hasan Nariman, a Parsi community leader, it became a symbol of Mumbai’s economic growth and modernization, housing major corporate offices, government buildings, and luxury hotels. Once the heart of India’s financial activity, it has seen relative decline in recent years due to the rise of alternative business hubs like Bandra Kurla Complex.