<p>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;</p>

<p>“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.</p>

<p>According to reports, the deceased has been identified as Deepak Chaurasia while a firefighter named Shivaji Sawant was also injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) Commissioner Sanjay Katkar said the fire broke out around 6 am in the densely populated Azad Nagar slum.</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>“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.</p>

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<h2><strong>Previous incidents</strong></h2>

<p>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;</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-15-houses-gutted-in-massive-fire-in-mumbai-people-use-buckets-to-put-off-blaze-691123"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;India: 15 shops, houses gutted in massive fire in Mumbai, people use buckets to put off blaze</strong></a></p>

<p>"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;</p>

<p>Earlier this month, at least 15 shops and some houses were torched after a fire broke out in Govandi's Baiganwadi.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


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

<p>The fire brigade investigation report in connection with Mumbai&#39;s Kamala mills fire has revealed&nbsp;that fire originated from MoJo&#39;s Bistro and then spread to 1 Above pub.</p>

<p>The report said the cause of the&nbsp;fire&nbsp;was due to the charcoal used for hookah.</p>

<p>The management of 1-Above had previously claimed that they are being &quot;targeted&quot;. They blamed Mojo&#39;s Bistro on the floor below for not having an emergency exit, leading to overcrowding of the escape avenues at&nbsp;1-Above.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Mumbai police today registered FIR against the owners of Mojo Bistro and 1 Above pubs for alleged illegal construction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police&nbsp;issued a lookout notice for the Sanghvi brothers, the owners of 1 Above pub.&nbsp;The accused pub owners are&nbsp;yet to be arrested and the police are still trying to trace them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Mumbai police have&nbsp;announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for the person who gives information about three accused in the Kamala Mills fire.</p>

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<p>A deadly fire tore through Kamala Mills complex on December 28 which claimed 14 lives. The majority of those killed were women attending a birthday party at a rooftop restaurant.</p>


The Fire brigade investigation report in connection to Mumbai Kamala Mills fire has revealed?that fire originated from MoJo's Bistro and then spread to 1 Above pub

The fire brigade investigation report in connection with Mumbai's Kamala mills fire has revealed that fire originated from MoJo's Bistro and then spread to 1 Above pub. The report said the cause of the fire was due to the charcoal used for hookah. The management of 1-Above had previously claimed that they are being "targeted". They blamed Mojo's Bistro on the floor below for not having an emergency exit, leading to overcrowding of the escape avenues at 1-Above. Meanwhile, the Mumbai police today registered FIR against the owners of Mojo Bistro and 1 Above pubs for alleged illegal construction. The police issued a lookout notice for the Sanghvi brothers, the owners of 1 Above pub. The accused pub owners are yet to be arrested and the police are still trying to trace them. The Mumbai police have announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for the person who gives information about three accused in the Kamala Mills fire. #Mumbai Police announces a reward of Rs 1 Lakh for the person who gives information about the three accused in #KamalaMillsFire incident which claimed 14 lives last week. — ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2018 × A deadly fire tore through Kamala Mills complex on December 28 which claimed 14 lives. The majority of those killed were women attending a birthday party at a rooftop restaurant.

Mumbai Kamala Mills report: Fire caused due to charcoal used for hookah

<p>After the Mumbai Kamala Mills fire that broke out late Thursday night, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolition has started a drive against illegal structures in and around the area.</p>

<p>The BMC demolished several illegal structures of Kamala Mills area and Lower Parel&#39;s Raghuvanshi Mill Compound.</p>

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<p>The fire in the area was the outcome of the alleged irresponsibility and ignorance of the municipal and the pub authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 14 deaths in the Kamla Mills fire were caused due to suffocation. The people died due to the fumes as there was no proper exit from the pub.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the incident, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis&nbsp;had assured to take action against errant civic officials and the owners of the pub. He had also ordered safety audit of all such structures in the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police have booked a fire against the pub owners, also five&nbsp;officials of the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) were suspended for running out the pub in an illegal space.&nbsp;</p>

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The BMC demolished several illegal structures of Kamla Mills area and Lower Parel's Raghuvanshi Mill Compound

After the Mumbai Kamala Mills fire that broke out late Thursday night, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolition has started a drive against illegal structures in and around the area. The BMC demolished several illegal structures of Kamala Mills area and Lower Parel's Raghuvanshi Mill Compound. Mumbai: BMC action against illegal structures in Lower Parel's Raghuvanshi Mill compound. pic.twitter.com/2GDTqSchve — ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2017 × BMC's demolition drive against illegal structures in #KamalaMills area of #Mumbai, a fire that broke out here late Thursday night, claimed 14 lives. pic.twitter.com/w71mc27yP8 — ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2017 × Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) demolition drive against illegal structures in #KamalaMills area of #Mumbai, a fire that broke out here late Thursday night, claimed 14 lives. pic.twitter.com/qODi4TGeae — ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2017 × The fire in the area was the outcome of the alleged irresponsibility and ignorance of the municipal and the pub authorities. The 14 deaths in the Kamla Mills fire were caused due to suffocation. The people died due to the fumes as there was no proper exit from the pub. After the incident, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis had assured to take action against errant civic officials and the owners of the pub. He had also ordered safety audit of all such structures in the city. The police have booked a fire against the pub owners, also five officials of the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) were suspended for running out the pub in an illegal space. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) continues demolition drive against illegal structures in #KamalaMills area of #Mumbai, a fire that broke out here late Thursday night, claimed 14 lives. pic.twitter.com/vfpnDTFLcB — ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2017 ×

After Kamala Mills fire, BMC executes demolition drive against illegal structures

<p>Delhi chief fire officer has asked&nbsp;all the offices of Delhi Fire Service to carry out inspection/visit at restaurants in their respective localities,&nbsp;especially crowded places.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Delhi fire service&#39;s decision comes after the massive fire at a roof-top pub in Mumbai in which 14 people lost their lives.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier the Chief Fire Officer had said that in National Building Code buildings with 50 plus seats must get No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the fire brigade. He said that certificates were issued to only 400 eateries so far.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Won&#39;t comment on no. of eateries,there maybe 5000+ but in National Building Code only buildings w/50+ seats are under legal obligation to get NOC from fire brigade. We were referred diff cases out of which we gave fire safety certificates to 400 eateries-Chief Fire Officer <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> <a href="https://t.co/0SbGo0kSdo">pic.twitter.com/0SbGo0kSdo</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Especially in congested localities like Hauz Khas, Khan Market, GK, Rajouri, many restaurants have come up, which are say licensed for 48 seats, since seats are less than 50 they are under no legal obligation to obtain NOC from fire brigade: GC Mishra, Chief Fire Officer <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> <a href="https://t.co/tUk82dC5pI">pic.twitter.com/tUk82dC5pI</a></p>
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<p>The fire that broke out in Mumbai highlighted the vulnerability of illegal occupations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis&nbsp;had assured to take action against errant civic officials and the owners of the pub. He had also ordered safety audit of all such structures in the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police have booked a fire against the pub owners, also five&nbsp;officials of the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) were suspended for running out the pub in an illegal space.&nbsp;</p>


Taking precautionary measures from the Mumbai fires the Delhi Chief Fire Officer, GC Mishra has said that all offices of Delhi Fire Service have been asked to carry out inspection/ visit at restaurants?in their respective area

Delhi chief fire officer has asked all the offices of Delhi Fire Service to carry out inspection/visit at restaurants in their respective localities, especially crowded places. The Delhi fire service's decision comes after the massive fire at a roof-top pub in Mumbai in which 14 people lost their lives. All offices of Delhi Fire Service have been asked to carry out inspection/visit at restaurants in their respective area, specially in crowded places: GC Mishra, Chief Fire Officer (File Pic) #Delhi pic.twitter.com/LNpzLLFoul — ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2017 × Earlier the Chief Fire Officer had said that in National Building Code buildings with 50 plus seats must get No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the fire brigade. He said that certificates were issued to only 400 eateries so far. Won't comment on no. of eateries,there maybe 5000+ but in National Building Code only buildings w/50+ seats are under legal obligation to get NOC from fire brigade. We were referred diff cases out of which we gave fire safety certificates to 400 eateries-Chief Fire Officer #Delhi pic.twitter.com/0SbGo0kSdo — ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2017 × Especially in congested localities like Hauz Khas, Khan Market, GK, Rajouri, many restaurants have come up, which are say licensed for 48 seats, since seats are less than 50 they are under no legal obligation to obtain NOC from fire brigade: GC Mishra, Chief Fire Officer #Delhi pic.twitter.com/tUk82dC5pI — ANI (@ANI) December 30, 2017 × The fire that broke out in Mumbai highlighted the vulnerability of illegal occupations. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis had assured to take action against errant civic officials and the owners of the pub. He had also ordered safety audit of all such structures in the city. The police have booked a fire against the pub owners, also five officials of the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) were suspended for running out the pub in an illegal space.

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