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A Level-II fire broke out at the Khadakpada Furniture Market, located near Raheja Building in Goregaon East, today. The incident was first reported at 11:19 am by the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), with an official update issued at 11:35 am.
According to reports, the fire has affected 5-6 galas (shops) within the furniture market. The Mumbai Fire Brigade initially declared the fire as Level-I at 11:18 am but upgraded it to Level-II by 11:24 am due to the escalating situation.
A significant response team has been deployed to manage the blaze. The firefighting units present at the site include:
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Additionally, senior personnel, including one Divisional Fire Officer (DFO), one Additional Divisional Fire Officer (ADFO), three Senior Station Officers (Sr. SO), and three Station Officers (SO), are present at the scene to oversee operations.
No injuries have been reported so far. Authorities are continuing their efforts to bring the fire under control and are closely monitoring the situation to prevent further escalation.
A fire broke out in the early hours of December 29, 2024, near A K Vaidya Marg, opposite Infinity IT Park in Dindoshi, Goregaon (East). The fire, which was classified as a Level 1 incident by the Mumbai Fire Brigade, reportedly began at 0014 hrs.
The blaze was confined to an area of approximately 1 to 1.5 kilometres on the mountain slope behind the IT park, burning dry leaves, herbs, shrubs, and trees. Firefighters were promptly dispatched to the location, and the fire was successfully extinguished by 0235 hrs.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported in the incident, and the situation was brought under control without any significant damage to the surrounding area. The cause of the fire has not yet been disclosed, and authorities continue to investigate the matter.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) confirmed that the fire was extinguished at 0235 hrs, ensuring the safety of nearby residents and businesses.
Mumbai: Fire breaks out in scrap godowns at Sakinaka; 11 fire tenders at spot
A fire broke out at scrap godowns in the Sakinaka area of Kurla on Saturday morning. The blaze has spread across an area of 1,000 x 500 square feet. No casualties have been reported so far.
According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the fire broke out at Wajid Ali Compound on Khairani Road in Sakinaka, Kurla West. The blaze is confined to scrap and plastic materials stored in the godowns.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade has declared the blaze a 'Level-3' fire.
"The fire is confined to scrap and plastic materials in the godowns, covering an area of 1,000 x 500 square feet on the ground floor and part of the first floor. A total of 10 small hose lines are in operation," the MFB said.
Eleven fire engines, nine jet tanks, aerial work platforms, along with other firefighting machinery and an ambulance, have been deployed at the scene.
Fire breaks out in scrap godown in Mankhurd
A massive fire had broken out in a scrap godown in the Mandala area of Mankhurd, Mumbai, on Monday evening. The blaze was spread over a 1,000X1,000 square feet area.
According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the blaze was confined to the electrical wiring, wooden scrap, and plastic materials in various scrap material storage units. MFB had declared the blaze a 'Level-2' fire.
Four fire engines, 10 water jets and other firefighting machinery, along with an ambulance, were deployed at the scene. A team of the local ward of the Mumbai civic body was also at the spot. Water filling points were opened at Baiganwadi Signal in Deonar, Deonar Abettor, Panjarpol filling point in Chembur and Cheda Nagar in Ghatkopar.
According to the official, the cause of the fire was not known. However, he said the fire was spreading rapidly due to the compostable materials stored in the godowns, adding that, as most of the structures was load-bearing and made of tin, it was risky to enter them, which was creating challenges during firefighting.
Several incidents of fire have been reported from locality in the past.
