According to an IANS report, the fire broke out after a gas cylinder exploded during demolition of unauthorised constructions.
At least 16 fire engines and several water tankers have reached the spot to fight the fire. The sky is filled with thick black smoke which is visible for several kilometres.
So far two people, including one firefighter, have been injured.
More details are awaited.
I'm outside #Bandra station mumbai right now and the fire is BIG now...help needed urgently !! pic.twitter.com/fpZ6s4oLwd
— ZAKIR KHAN (@dzakirkhan) 26 October 2017
#Bandra, no need to worry about any incident, I am @Bandra ...fire is under control and people r supporting each other #BandraSafe pic.twitter.com/So9Ms8ciZG
— Rakeshh K Tiwaari (@Rakesh_tiwari88) October 26, 2017
@RidlrMUM #bandrafire courtsey WA pic.twitter.com/SyVLBiUAxr
— RAJESH ASHAR (@rajeshashar) October 26, 2017
Due to the fire at #Bandra station in #Mumbai, dynamic pricing will be off. POOL together & help Mumbaikars traveling in that area.
— Devansh Pathak (@pathdevansh) October 26, 2017
Pl tag us on @RidlrMUM
— Ridlr Mumbai (@RidlrMUM) October 26, 2017
-Fire near Bandra Station East. All Railway lines including Harbour lines at Bandra working. Trains not affected.
Dont Panic Mumbai!
— MumRailPravasiSangha (@MumRail) October 26, 2017
Rail on Track #bandrafire https://t.co/0my1RJehZq
Major Fire Breaks Out In Mumbai’s Slum Area Adjascent to Bandra Station https://t.co/mXnIaXerF1 pic.twitter.com/mS2Uq8mFS0
— Rajeev (@RajeevCelledge) October 26, 2017
me: there was a fire at bandra trains are late so i’ll be late
— floop floopian (@anirxdh) October 26, 2017
mom: did you eat?????
