Blaze Engulfs Mumbai Godown: Slum and Factory Damage

A major fire broke out in a godown in Mumbai's Kurla (West), affecting nearby hutments and factories. No injuries were reported. The blaze, which started around 5:45 pm, was extinguished by 10:30 pm with the help of 12 fire engines. The cause is suspected to be an electrical short-circuit.

A significant fire erupted at a godown in Mumbai's Kurla (West) area on Wednesday evening, damaging nearby slum hutments and factories, according to civic officials.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

The fire began in the warehouse located in Samata Nagar at approximately 5:45 pm. Efforts to control the blaze extended until about 10:30 pm with the involvement of 12 fire engines and other firefighting equipment, officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) stated.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, although preliminary investigations suggest it may have been caused by an electrical short-circuit.

(With inputs from agencies.)