Mumbai: 2 injured in Bandra slum fire

 

by IANS |

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Two people were injured when a fire raged through around a dozen huts in Bandra west here on Wednesday, the BMC Disaster Control said.

The incident was reported from the Nargis Dutt Nagar when a blaze, due to a suspected short circuit,broke out in one of the hutments.

It quickly spread to the adjoining 10-11 huts destroying the electrical wiring, fittings, appliances and other household stuff, said the BMC.

The Mumbai Fire Brigade, which rushed to the spot managed to extinguish the conflagration in around an hour.

Two persons have sustained burn injuries -- Shahrukh Sayed, 30, and Sahil Khan, 19 -- and both have been admitted to the Bhabha Hospital where their condition is stable.

Latest News
Party loyalty must trump opportunism, posts should go to dedicated workers: Vasundhara Raje Mon, Apr 06, 2026, 04:40 PM
'Never outshine the master': Raghav Chadha's cryptic post amid rift with AAP leadership Mon, Apr 06, 2026, 04:35 PM
BJP's journey built on sacrifice, service and nation first: PM Modi on party's foundation day Mon, Apr 06, 2026, 04:26 PM
IPL 2026: Patidar's knock was the turning point, he accelerated beautifully, says Pietersen Mon, Apr 06, 2026, 04:21 PM
Study finds rising cancer rates especially after breast cancer treatment Mon, Apr 06, 2026, 04:19 PM