Maharashtra: Fire breaks out at Byculla police station in Mumbai, no injuries reported
Mumbai, July 27
A fire broke out on the first floor of the Byculla Police Station in Mumbai on Sunday, officials said.
According to the Mumbai Police, the fire started in a room on the first floor late at night and quickly spread to surrounding rooms. The incident was categorised as a Level 1 fire.
Upon receiving the information, fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot. Firefighting operations were launched immediately, and the blaze has now been brought under control.
No loss of life or significant property damage was reported in the incident.
Fire tenders are currently present at the site as cooling operations are still underway .
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
Earlier, in a separate incident, a massive fire broke out at four shops in Washim district early Sunday morning, an official said.
Soon after the incident, the fire department informed that firefighters were immediately dispatched to the location and are present on the spot to douse the flames.
The official said that fire tenders are on the spot and efforts are ongoing to control the fire.
The cause of the fire has not yet been ascertained.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Another fire incident in Maharashtra—these things keep happening. At least this one was contained without casualties. But with the Washim fire too, seems like there's a pattern of electrical faults. Need better safety audits.
Level 1 fire and they controlled it fast—thank God no one was hurt. Byculla is a busy area, so imagine the chaos if this had happened during the day. Police stations should have fire extinguishers on every floor. Basic safety first! 😤
Mumbai Police and fire brigade deserve credit for quick response. No injuries is a relief. But why do such incidents keep occurring in old buildings? Proper wiring checks and fire drills should be mandatory in all government offices.
Two fires in one day in Maharashtra—concerning. Good that this one at Byculla was minor and no injuries. But it shows that fire safety infrastructure needs strengthening across the state. Let's hope the investigation gives clear answers.
Level 1 fire at a police station—could have been worse if it spread to the records room. ☹️ Glad fire tenders arrived fast. Cooling operations still on? That means careful. Good work by Mumbai Fire Brigade. Now fix the root cause.
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