A major fire broke out in Nargis Dutt slum at Lalmati, opposite Bandra Fire Station on Nagardas Road in Mumbai.

At least 10 water tankers, 12 Fire engines, and officials are at the spot.

The incident was reported at 11.50 am in Nargis Dutt Nagar slum, located opposite Bandra fire station in Bandra (West), the disaster management cell of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a statement.

"A joint team of fire brigade, ward staffers and Mumbai Police personnel has been mobilised to douse the flames," it added.

Local MLA and Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar, who is overseeing the rescue operation, said prima facie the blaze was triggered by a cylinder blast in the slum.

#Mumbai: Fire at Nargis Dutt slum, opposite Bandra station

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(More details are awaited)