A preliminary inspection by the Mumbai Fire Brigade has revealed that the fire at Link Square Mall in Bandra West was intensified due to a completely sealed basement, a closed rooftop and the glass façade that left no room for ventilation. The fire brigade submitted its report to the inquiry committee earlier this week.

A senior fire brigade official told mid-day, “During the primary investigation, we found the basement had no ventilation, leading to dense smoke accumulation. The rooftop was also fully sealed, which prevented smoke and heat from escaping. If there had been proper ventilation, firefighting could have started immediately.”