A massive fire broke out in India's financial capital city of Mumbai on early Wednesday morning. At least one person was reported dead while several were injured as the fire engulfed the Azad Nagar slum area of Bhayandar East.&nbsp;

“One person has died, 2 Mahanagar Palika Fire Brigade personnel and other 2-3 people have suffered injuries,” Deputy Commissioner of Police Prakash Gaikwad told news agency ANI.

According to reports, the deceased has been identified as Deepak Chaurasia while a firefighter named Shivaji Sawant was also injured.&nbsp;

Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) Commissioner Sanjay Katkar said the fire broke out around 6 am in the densely populated Azad Nagar slum.

Some explosions were heard in the locality at the time of the fire and, according to reports, the fire originated from a scrap godown. An official statement is yet to be released to ascertain the true cause of the fire.&nbsp;

After the fire&nbsp;was reported, over 24 fire tenders from&nbsp;Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC), BMC, Thane, and Vasai-Virar municipal corporations were pressed into service as efforts were underway to contain the flames.&nbsp;

“The Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation is trying its all to control the fire. A total of 24 fire brigade teams are at the spot. I hope the fire will be brought under control in the next hour,” said&nbsp;Katkar.

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<h2>Previous incidents</h2>

The incident comes a day after another fire broke out at the&nbsp;Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) Pise Water Pumping Station, leading to a significant impact on water supply across several parts of Mumbai.&nbsp;

"A fire broke out at BMC's Pise Water Pumping Station, today evening. This incident has impacted the water supply in the eastern part of the eastern suburbs, as well as the water supply from Golanji, Fosbery, Raoli, and Bhandarwada reservoirs in the city. Consequently, there will be no water supply in these areas for the next 24 hours," BMC said in an official statement.

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"Additionally, the water supply pressure in the western suburbs and other parts of Mumbai may also be affected. BMC administration requests citizens to co-operate and use water judiciously during this period," it added.&nbsp;

Earlier this month, at least 15 shops and some houses were torched after a fire broke out in Govandi's Baiganwadi.

Videos of the incident that went viral showed residents throwing buckets of water on the blazing fire. The massive blaze engulfed electric wiring and installation, household items, AC sheets, plastic sheets, LPG cylinders, wooden planks, and furniture.

(With inputs from agencies)

A massive fire broke out in India's financial capital city of Mumbai on early Wednesday morning. At least one person was reported dead while several were injured as the fire engulfed the Azad Nagar slum area of Bhayandar East.

A massive fire broke out in India's financial capital city of Mumbai on early Wednesday morning. At least one person was reported dead while several were injured as the fire engulfed the Azad Nagar slum area of Bhayandar East. “One person has died, 2 Mahanagar Palika Fire Brigade personnel and other 2-3 people have suffered injuries,” Deputy Commissioner of Police Prakash Gaikwad told news agency ANI. According to reports, the deceased has been identified as Deepak Chaurasia while a firefighter named Shivaji Sawant was also injured. Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) Commissioner Sanjay Katkar said the fire broke out around 6 am in the densely populated Azad Nagar slum. Some explosions were heard in the locality at the time of the fire and, according to reports, the fire originated from a scrap godown. An official statement is yet to be released to ascertain the true cause of the fire. After the fire was reported, over 24 fire tenders from Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC), BMC, Thane, and Vasai-Virar municipal corporations were pressed into service as efforts were underway to contain the flames. “The Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation is trying its all to control the fire. A total of 24 fire brigade teams are at the spot. I hope the fire will be brought under control in the next hour,” said Katkar. VIDEO: Massive fire engulfs 26th floor of high-rise building in India's Mumbai. Previous incidents The incident comes a day after another fire broke out at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) Pise Water Pumping Station, leading to a significant impact on water supply across several parts of Mumbai. "A fire broke out at BMC's Pise Water Pumping Station, today evening. This incident has impacted the water supply in the eastern part of the eastern suburbs, as well as the water supply from Golanji, Fosbery, Raoli, and Bhandarwada reservoirs in the city. Consequently, there will be no water supply in these areas for the next 24 hours," BMC said in an official statement. Also read | India: 15 shops, houses gutted in massive fire in Mumbai, people use buckets to put off blaze "Additionally, the water supply pressure in the western suburbs and other parts of Mumbai may also be affected. BMC administration requests citizens to co-operate and use water judiciously during this period," it added. Earlier this month, at least 15 shops and some houses were torched after a fire broke out in Govandi's Baiganwadi. Videos of the incident that went viral showed residents throwing buckets of water on the blazing fire. The massive blaze engulfed electric wiring and installation, household items, AC sheets, plastic sheets, LPG cylinders, wooden planks, and furniture. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Massive fire breaks out in densely populated slum in Mumbai's Bhayandar East area

A fire at an eight-storey residential building in Mumbai's Kandivli has killed at least two people, officials have told the media. The blaze erupted in a flat located on the first floor of an eight-storey building. The building, named Pavan Dham Veena Santur, is located in Mahaver Nagar. As per media reports, the fire started at around 12:30 pm and subsequently spread to the electric wiring and installations on that floor.

Four fire engines of the Mumbai Fire Brigade were rushed to the spot.

“Fire-fighting operation is going on with the help of two small hose lines and one first aid line of four motor pumps,” a civic official said, as quoted by Press Trust of India (PTI).

The official added that all concerned agencies including the police, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Adani Power and the ambulance service have been mobilised.&nbsp;

Apart from the two dead, three other people have been injured.

The Times of India reported that the injured were rushed to Shatabdi Hospital. The fire was categorised as a Level-1 incident.

At the time of publishing of this story the exact cause of the fire was not clear.

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A fire at an eight-storey residential building in Mumbai's Kandivli has killed at least two people, officials have told the media. The blaze erupted in a flat located on the first floor of an eight-storey building.

A fire at an eight-storey residential building in Mumbai's Kandivli has killed at least two people, officials have told the media. The blaze erupted in a flat located on the first floor of an eight-storey building. The building, named Pavan Dham Veena Santur, is located in Mahaver Nagar. As per media reports, the fire started at around 12:30 pm and subsequently spread to the electric wiring and installations on that floor. Four fire engines of the Mumbai Fire Brigade were rushed to the spot. “Fire-fighting operation is going on with the help of two small hose lines and one first aid line of four motor pumps,” a civic official said, as quoted by Press Trust of India (PTI). The official added that all concerned agencies including the police, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Adani Power and the ambulance service have been mobilised. Apart from the two dead, three other people have been injured. The Times of India reported that the injured were rushed to Shatabdi Hospital. The fire was categorised as a Level-1 incident. At the time of publishing of this story the exact cause of the fire was not clear. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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