Mumbai: A massive fire broke out at Dharavi near the Mahim Railway Station today, November 22. The fire in the huts located inside the Navrang Compound on the 60-foot road broke out at 12.29 pm. As the information of the fire was received, Mumbai Fire Brigade, Ambulance and BMC's ward staff reached the spot. At least four fire engines and other firefighting vehicles launched the firefighting operation.
Though the exact reason of the fire is not known yet, however, reports state that it was caused due to several cylinder blasts. According to several reports, atleast two blast were heard.
Train Services Disrupted
Western Railway Control Room informed FPJ that local train services between Bandra and Mahim on the Harbour line towards to CST was stopped from 12.43 pm due to the fire call.
Citing a Western Railway Spokesperson, Mid Day reported that five trains were regulated between Mahim and Bandra stations due to the blaze.
Fire Officer S. D. Sawant while speaking to reporters said that the fire is level-2 and affected 10 to 15 warehouses that were storing plastic scrap material. "So far, three commercial cylinders have exploded. The cause of the fire cannot be ascertained at this time, as it is under investigation, he said.
Western Railway Issues Statement
According to the Western Railway statement, "due to a fire incident in the shanties adjacent to UP Harbour line on the East side between Mahim and Bandra at around 12:15 pm, the electric supply to overhead equipment have been disconnected as a safety measure."
It further added, "In view of this, the Harbour line train services have been regulated till the situation is under control. No risk to any passenger or trains as they have been regulated and are away from the site."
Commuters Share Details About Train Services Hit On Harbour Line
Multiple users on M-Indicator said that trains from Wadala to Bandra and Goregaon are not operational. Images shared also showed passengers walking on tracks as the trains were halted due to the fire.
commuters walk on railway track |
While some commuters unaware of the incident questioned, "What is the problem between Wadala to Mahim?" While another commuter from King Circle informed, "No Trains Between Wadala and Bandra" A passenger named Shriram also informed saying that permission has been given to passengers to travel via Dadar towards Goregoan or Andheri.
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