A massive fire broke out at several automobile spare parts shops in Mumbai's Kurla during the early hours on Monday, Oct. 13. No casualty was reported so far, as reported by PTI.
The blaze was reported at 2.42 a.m. in 15 to 20 shops located near a gurdwara on CST Road in Kurla (West), the officials said as per PTI.
The fire was confined to stocks of automobile spare parts, electric wiring and installations, tyres, and scrap material, an official said.
Multiple fire engines, jumbo water tankers and several other fire brigade vehicles were rushed to the spot.
Speaking to ANI, Divisional Fire Officer SB Bhosale said that an investigation is underway, likely involving the police. "The cause of the fire remains unclear, and there have been no reported casualties," he said.
"After approximately four hours of effort, the fire was brought under control, and cooling operations are currently underway. The cause of the fire is still being investigated," official said.
A fire broke out at a residential tower in Navi Mumbai's Kharghar area on Sunday, prompting a response from emergency services. Upon receiving the alert, the Central Reserve Police Force's specialised Rapid Action Force (RAF) unit quickly mobilised and successfully rescued seven residents, including three women, according to a statement from the CRPF.
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