According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the blaze spread over an area of about 1,000 x 500 sq. km. feet, affecting the ground floor and a partially constructed first floor of the structure. Ten hose lines were deployed to combat the flames as firefighters worked diligently to control the situation.
Mumbai: A massive fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday at the Wajid Ali Compound, situated 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 swallowed a large area of scrap and plastic materials stored in godowns.
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According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the blaze spread over an area of about 1,000 x 500 sq. km. feet, affecting the ground floor and a partially constructed first floor of the structure. Ten hose lines were deployed to combat the flames as firefighters worked diligently to control the situation. Visuals of the massive blaze have emerged on the internet.
Watch: A fire broke out in Wajid Ali Compound, Kurla, Mumbai. Fire brigade rushed to the scene with 15 vehicles and managed to control the fire. No injuries have been reported so far pic.twitter.com/CZrvhCcdSB
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The MFB declared the incident a Level-III emergency at 7:21 AM, escalating response efforts. Resources mobilized include 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 supervise operations.
Luckily, no injuries or casualties have been reported so far. Emergency medical services, including a 108 ambulance, were stationed at the scene as a precaution.
The fire caused substantial damage to the storage facility, which housed a huge quantity of plastic and scrapped materials, but officials have yet to determine the exact cause of the blaze.
Efforts are underway to completely extinguish the fire and assess the extent of the damage. Investigations will be conducted to establish the reason for the incident. Further updates are expected.
