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Mumbai: Fire Breaks Out At Garage In Dongri, Emergency Teams Rush To Spot

Mumbai: Panic gripped Dongri on Sunday night after a fire broke out at a garage in Haji Kasam Chawl, triggering alarm among residents as towering flames lit up the area and emergency responders rushed to the spot. The blaze also led to road blockages, disrupting movement in the neighbourhood. So far, no injuries has been reported in the incident, said fire official. According to the BMC Disaster…

Mumbai: Fire Breaks Out At Garage In Dongri, Emergency Teams Rush To Spot

Panic erupted in Dongri, Mumbai, on Sunday night when a fire erupted at a garage in Haji Kasam Chawl, sending a wave of alarm through the neighborhood. Towering flames illuminated the area, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene. The blaze also resulted in road blockages, causing disruption in the locality. No injuries have been reported thus far, according to a fire official.

The Mumbai Fire Brigade, local police, BEST, 108 Ambulance services and ward staff were deployed to tackle the incident. The fire was deemed a Level-I (minor) incident at 10.11 pm, despite the severity of the situation, which triggered panic among residents. Roads were blocked, as reported by a local resident.

The exact cause of the fire remains unidentified and will be determined following a thorough investigation. The Mumbai Disaster Management Cell responded to the fire call at 9.37 pm, originating from a garage situated on Dr Maheshwari Road, close to Datta Mandir, Haji Kasam Chawl, Dongri.

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