IN PHOTOS: Massive fire at Mankhurd scrap godown, firefighters on cooling duty

Updated On: 24 December, 2024 12:22 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava

A massive fire broke out at the Mankhurd Mandala scrap godowns on Monday, spreading over a 1,000 by 1,000 square feet area. The fire brigade classified the blaze as a Level 2 fire due to the presence of highly flammable materials, which contributed to its rapid spread. (PIC/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)

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<p>No casualties were reported at the time of writing, though the fire caused significant damage to the godowns. The fire was confined to electrical wiring, wooden scrap, and plastic materials stored in various sections of the godowns.</p>

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No casualties were reported at the time of writing, though the fire caused significant damage to the godowns. The fire was confined to electrical wiring, wooden scrap, and plastic materials stored in various sections of the godowns.

<div>Four fire engines, ten water jets, and other firefighting equipment were deployed to control the fire. An ambulance was present at the scene as a precautionary measure during the firefighting operations.</div>

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Four fire engines, ten water jets, and other firefighting equipment were deployed to control the fire. An ambulance was present at the scene as a precautionary measure during the firefighting operations.

<div>Civic ward teams assisted the fire brigade in tackling the blaze and managing the situation on the ground. To ensure a steady water supply, multiple water filling points were opened in nearby locations, including Baiganwadi Signal Deonar and Deonar Abettor.</div>

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Civic ward teams assisted the fire brigade in tackling the blaze and managing the situation on the ground. To ensure a steady water supply, multiple water filling points were opened in nearby locations, including Baiganwadi Signal Deonar and Deonar Abettor.

<div>Additional water filling points at Panjarpol in Chembur and Chedda Nagar in Ghatkopar were also activated to reduce response time. Officials highlighted that the rapid spread of the fire was caused by the large quantity of flammable materials stored in the godowns.</div>

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Additional water filling points at Panjarpol in Chembur and Chedda Nagar in Ghatkopar were also activated to reduce response time. Officials highlighted that the rapid spread of the fire was caused by the large quantity of flammable materials stored in the godowns.

<p>The scrap godown structures, made of steel and tin, posed challenges for firefighting efforts as they were load-bearing and difficult to enter. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and investigations are underway to determine how the blaze started.</p>

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The scrap godown structures, made of steel and tin, posed challenges for firefighting efforts as they were load-bearing and difficult to enter. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and investigations are underway to determine how the blaze started.

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