A significant fire erupted in the Kurla West area of Mumbai early Monday morning, engulfing several shops and prompting a multi-hour firefighting operation. The blaze, which broke out around 2:30 AM, primarily affected motor spare parts stores, according to shopkeepers in the vicinity.
More than ten fire-dousing vehicles, including eight specialized units and ten fire brigade vehicles, were deployed to combat the flames. Firefighters worked for approximately four hours to bring the fire under control. Cooling operations were initiated after the blaze was contained.
Divisional Fire Officer SB Bhosale, speaking to ANI, confirmed that an investigation is underway, likely with police involvement. The cause of the fire remains unclear at this time. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.
In a separate incident on Sunday, a fire occurred in a residential tower in the Kharghar area of Navi Mumbai. The Central Reserve Police Force's Rapid Action Force (RAF) rescued seven residents, including three women. This fire reportedly started around 12:50 PM due to a short circuit in the building's duct.
Earlier this year, on May 23rd, a fire broke out at a shop in Gandhi Nagar, Worli, central Mumbai, injuring a firefighter. The firefighter, Ajindra Sawant, sustained hand injuries during the firefighting operation and was treated at Nair Hospital. The fire, which affected electric wiring, electric installations, gift boxes, and other items, was extinguished around 7:15 AM. Authorities are still investigating the cause.
On September 24th, another fire in a Kandivali shop injured seven people, with burn injuries ranging from 40% to 90%. The Mumbai Fire Brigade extinguished the blaze, and the victims were initially treated before being transferred to different hospitals for further care.
These incidents highlight the ongoing fire-related challenges in the Mumbai metropolitan area. Authorities continue to investigate the causes of these fires and emphasize the importance of fire safety measures to prevent future occurrences.
