Huge fire breaks out near Bandra station; none injured

Mumbai: A major fire broke out at Behrampada adjacent to suburban Bandra station in Mumbai Thursday afternoon. It was brought under control by the evening.

As many as 16 fire engines and 12 water tankers were rushed to the spot to contain the fire.

No casualties have been reported so far, a fire brigade official said.

The fire broke out near the east side of Bandra local station during a demolition drive carried out by the municipal corporation, the official said.

"Our control room got a call at 4.24 pm and fire brigade personnel along with 16 fire engines and 10 water tankers have been pressed into service," the official said.