Mumbai: Fire breaks out at Mankhurd scrap compound

A level 3 fire broke out at Kurla scrap compound on Mankhurd-Ghatkopar Link Road in Maharashtra on June 23. As per sources, the fire was confined to scrap material and waste oil drums. Four fire tenders are at the spot and are trying to douse the blaze. There are no reports of casualties so far.

ANI tweeted,

Fire at Kurla Scrap in Mandala on Mankhurd Ghatkopar Link Road is confined to scrap material & waste oil drums kept in five scrap godown sheds of about 15,000 sq ft area. Fire-fighting operation underway: Chief fire officer (CFO), Mumbai Fire Brigade https://t.co/mn2NYDF27N pic.twitter.com/tvuuJn7PHs

— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2020

As reported by sources to India tv, The fire started at around 6 am today morning. Initially, it was a level-1 fire, however, later the fire fighting officials termed it a level-3 fire incident. Three fire fighting jets, six fire engines, five jumbo tankers, three water tankers are at the spot to douse the fire.

#WATCH Mumbai: Level-3 fire breaks out at a scrap godown in Mandala on Mankhurd-Ghatkopar Link Road. Four fire tenders present at the spot. Fire-fighting operation underway. More details awaited. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/SoCanyxnWB

— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2020

The Cause of the blaze is yet to be ascertained.

More details awaited.

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