Huge clouds of smoke were seen rising from the tetrapods and large concrete blocks along the seafront

Teams from Mumbai Fire Brigade rushed to the spot and began efforts to douse the blaze

 Mumbai Traffic Police also reached the area to manage vehicular movement and prevent congestion

As a precautionary measure, the entrance of the Mumbai Coastal Road tunnel has been temporarily closed while firefighting operations continue, an official told mid-day.com

Further details are awaited as firefighting operations remain underway.