"We received a call at 2.15 pm that a scrap godown has caught fire... The firefighting is underway, but we are facing challenges due to a traffic jam and lack of water. There are no casualties. Eight fire tenders are at the spot. The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained," Naik tol
A fire broke out at a footwear shop located in the Fort area of Mumbai. Fire tenders were immediately deployed to the scene, and efforts are underway to control the blaze. As of now, there are no reports of casualties.
Chief Fire Officer Rakesh Salunkhe on Monday said that three fire officials, including him, were injured while trying to control the fire that broke out in a factory in Maharashtra's Solapur.
The Mumbai Police on Saturday issued an order prohibiting the use of firecrackers, fireworks, and rockets within the limits of Brihanmumbai from May 11 to June 9 due to tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack.
The firefighters rescued a total of 19 people who were stuck in the terrace building due to smoke. Additionally, 2 dogs and 1 cat were also rescued. No injuries were reported as the fire started when the showroom was closed.
NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique on Tuesday blamed the fire department for failing to control the blaze that broke out at the Croma showroom located in the Link Square Mall in Bandra.
A fire broke out early Tuesday morning at the Croma showroom located in the basement of Link Square Mall, situated on Linking Road in Bandra West, Mumbai, as per the officials.
"The cooling process is currently underway. We are trying to complete the firefighting operation as soon as possible. However, we are facing many challenges due to the continuous burning of the plywood godown," Fire Officer Sachin Sawant told ANI on Sunday.