Footpath Fire Frenzy: Electric Metre Box Blaze in Mumbai

An electric metre box installed on a footpath in central Mumbai caught fire due to a short circuit. The minor blaze in the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking metre box was swiftly controlled by fire brigade officials. Heavy rains in King's Circle area heighten risks of further incidents.

An electric metre box installed on a footpath in central Mumbai caught fire on Sunday, reportedly due to a short circuit, according to officials.

The incident involved a minor fire in the metre box of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) placed in Matunga, which occurred in the afternoon.

Emergency response teams, including the fire brigade and police, swiftly managed to gain control over the situation. Nevertheless, the King's Circle area remains vulnerable, as heavy rains often lead to waterlogging, thereby increasing the potential for short circuits and related fire hazards.

(With inputs from agencies.)