Mumbai: Major Fire Breaks Out At Wajid Ali Compound In Saki Naka; Visuals Surface
According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the blaze spread over an area of about 1,000 x 500 sq. feet, impacting the ground floor and a partially constructed first floor of the structure. Ten hose lines were deployed to combat the flames as firefighters worked relentlessly to control the situation.

Mumbai: Major Fire Breaks Out At Wajid Ali Compound In Saki Naka; Visuals Surface |
Mumbai: A massive fire broke out in early hours of Thursday at the Wajid Ali Compound, located in the India Market area on Khairani Road, Saki Naka in Kurla West. The fire, classified as a Level-III emergency, broke out at approximately 6:00 am and engulfed a large area of scrapped and plastic materials stored in godowns.
Details On The Fire
According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the blaze spread over an area of about 1,000 x 500 sq. feet, impacting the ground floor and a partially constructed first floor of the structure. Ten hose lines were deployed to combat the flames as firefighters worked relentlessly to control the situation. Visuals of the massive blaze have surfaced on the internet.
The MFB declared the incident a Level-III emergency at 7:21 am, escalating response efforts. Resources mobilised included 11 fire engines, 9 jumbo tankers, 11 advanced water tenders and 1 multipurpose water tanker. A team of senior fire officials, including a Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Divisional Fire Officers and Assistant Divisional Fire Officers, were present at the site to oversee operations.
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No Injuries Reported So Far
Fortunately, no injuries or casualties have been reported so far. Emergency medical services, including a 108 ambulance, were stationed at the scene as a precautionary measure.
The fire caused substantial damage to the storage facility, which housed a huge quantity of plastic and scrapped materials, but authorities have yet to determine the exact cause of the blaze.
The fire was successfully extinguished at 11:45am. Investigations will be conducted to establish the cause of the incident. Further updates are awaited.
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