The Andheri Lokhandwala Oshiwara Citizen's Association (LOCA) also reported a major traffic jam in the area since morning following the crane breakdown

A delay of nearly an hour in alerting the fire brigade after the blaze broke out at Shanta Bhuvan in Vile Parle West hampered rescue efforts and proved fatal for two people, according to a senior fire officer. The first call was received around 10 pm, despite the fire starting at around 9 pm