Mumbai: A massive fire broke out at Dharavi near the Mahim Railway Station today, November 22. The fire broke out at 12.29 pm at a ground plus one structured hutment. As the information of the fire was received, Mumbai Fire Brigade, Ambulance and BMC's ward staff reached the spot. According to several reports, atleast two blast were heard. Western Railway Control Room informed FPJ that Harbour rail towards to CST line was stopped from 12.43 pm due to fire call.
Citing a Western Railway Spokesperson, Mid Day reported that five trains were regulated between Mahim and Bandra stations due to the fire.
Calling it a Level-I fire, the MFB said that no injuries have been reported due to the incident.
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 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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