Jio Magazine Fire Apr 2026
The Jio Magazine fire sent shockwaves through the Indian media industry, with several prominent journalists and publishers expressing their condolences and support for the affected families.
It was a typical Wednesday evening in June 2022 when a devastating fire broke out at the Jio Magazine, a popular print and digital publication owned by Reliance Industries. The incident occurred at the magazine's office in Mumbai, India, leaving several people injured and one person dead.
Panic set in as employees and staff rushed to exit the building, but some were unable to escape. The Mumbai Fire Brigade received a distress call at 5:45 pm, and firefighting teams rushed to the scene.
"It was a chaotic scene," said Rohan, a eyewitness who was in the building next door. "People were running out of the building, screaming and crying. The smoke was billowing out of the windows, and the flames were licking at the glass."
Firefighters battled the blaze for over two hours, managing to douse the flames and rescue several trapped employees. However, one person, identified as 32-year-old Sagar Kadam, a senior editor at the magazine, succumbed to his injuries.
The cause of the fire is believed to have been an electrical short circuit, according to initial investigations. However, a detailed probe by the Mumbai Fire Brigade and local authorities is ongoing.
The Jio Magazine fire sent shockwaves through the Indian media industry, with several prominent journalists and publishers expressing their condolences and support for the affected families.
It was a typical Wednesday evening in June 2022 when a devastating fire broke out at the Jio Magazine, a popular print and digital publication owned by Reliance Industries. The incident occurred at the magazine's office in Mumbai, India, leaving several people injured and one person dead.
Panic set in as employees and staff rushed to exit the building, but some were unable to escape. The Mumbai Fire Brigade received a distress call at 5:45 pm, and firefighting teams rushed to the scene.
"It was a chaotic scene," said Rohan, a eyewitness who was in the building next door. "People were running out of the building, screaming and crying. The smoke was billowing out of the windows, and the flames were licking at the glass."
Firefighters battled the blaze for over two hours, managing to douse the flames and rescue several trapped employees. However, one person, identified as 32-year-old Sagar Kadam, a senior editor at the magazine, succumbed to his injuries.
The cause of the fire is believed to have been an electrical short circuit, according to initial investigations. However, a detailed probe by the Mumbai Fire Brigade and local authorities is ongoing.