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Fire breaks out at South Mumbai retail store, fire services on site
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 06:47 AM
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A fire erupted at a retail outlet in South Mumbai, prompting an immediate response from the city’s fire department.
A blaze was reported at a retail store located in South Mumbai on Tuesday morning. Witnesses said flames were visible from the street, prompting by‑standers to alert nearby authorities.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade arrived within minutes and deployed hoses and ladders to bring the fire under control. Crews worked to extinguish the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent shops.
As of the latest update, no immediate reports of injuries have been received, and the extent of property damage is being assessed. Police and fire officials have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.
The incident caused temporary disruption to traffic on the surrounding roads, with police diverting vehicles to alternate routes until the area was declared safe.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade arrived within minutes and deployed hoses and ladders to bring the fire under control. Crews worked to extinguish the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent shops.
As of the latest update, no immediate reports of injuries have been received, and the extent of property damage is being assessed. Police and fire officials have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.
The incident caused temporary disruption to traffic on the surrounding roads, with police diverting vehicles to alternate routes until the area was declared safe.