Mumbai witnessed yet another infrastructural emergency on Saturday afternoon when a Level-II fire broke out at the Navrang Compound near Mahim Fatak, close to the Sion–Mahim Link Road in Dharavi. The incident triggered a massive response from fire officials and caused significant disruption to Western Railway operations.
Fire Started in Hutment Structure; Cause Unknown
According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the first call was received at 12:29 pm. The blaze originated inside a ground-plus-one hutment located near the railway phatak and Noor Restaurant at 60-Feet Road.
Within minutes, smoke engulfed the area, prompting the dispatch of engines from Dadar, BKC, Bandra, and Shivaji Park fire stations. Police teams, 108 ambulance services, and ward-level staff also reached the spot as precautionary deployment.
At 1:18 pm, the fire was officially escalated to Level-II, indicating a more serious and resource-intensive firefighting operation.
Officials confirmed that no injuries have been reported so far, but the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Train Services Thrown Out of Gear
The fire’s close proximity to tracks forced Western Railway to halt multiple train services between Mahim and Bandra, leading to cascading delays across the suburban network.
A Western Railway spokesperson confirmed:
“Five trains have been regulated and are currently waiting between Mahim and Bandra stations. No injuries have been reported.”
Harbour Line services towards CSMT were also suspended from 12:43 pm, intensifying travel disruptions during the busy afternoon period.
Road Traffic Also Affected
Road movement along 60-Feet Road slowed down as fire engines, rescue vans, and police barricades occupied the stretch. Local residents and shopkeepers gathered outside as thick smoke hovered above the hutments.
Fire brigade officials said the priority is to completely douse the flames and prevent them from spreading to nearby structures, especially given the congestion of the area.
Authorities Monitoring Situation
As firefighting operations continue, senior officials from the fire brigade and Western Railway remain on site to assess further risks and coordinate emergency measures.
More updates are expected as the situation develops.
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