11 August,2025 09:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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A fire broke out at a garment unit in Bhandup (West) area of Mumbai, the civic officials said on Monday.
They said that blaze was successfully brought under control by the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) by evening and no injuries have been reported in the incident.
The fire was reported at around 1:38 pm at Allfit Garment, located on Duckline Road, Khindipada in Bhandup.
The blaze was confined mainly to the first-floor loft of a ground plus two-storey structure, affecting an area of approximately 3,000 sq. ft, said the officials.
According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, the fire engulfed electric wiring, installations, readymade garments, plastic stock, sewing machines, wooden furniture, papers and documents. It also spread to the electric wiring of an mobile tower located next to the building.
The fire brigade officials declared it a Level 1 (minor) fire at 1:50 pm.
"The teams worked for several hours and successfully extinguished the fire by 7:50 pm," said an official, adding that the cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
Fire breaks out at Bata showroom in Chembur, no injuries reported
Meanwhile, in an another incident on Monday, a fire broke out at a footwear showroom in Chembur area of Mumbai, official said.
According to the civic officials, a level-1 fire broke out early Monday morning at a Bata showroom in Chembur, causing damage to the store's electrical wiring, installations, shoe stock, and false ceiling.
According to officials, the incident was reported to the Control Room at 4:35 am, with an update received at 8:35 am.
The fire affected a 2,000 sq ft area on the ground floor and part of the basement of a commercial building located at Shiv Ashish CHS, Road No. 19, near Malhar Hotel. The structure comprises a part basement, ground floor, and seven upper floors.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) deployed multiple units to the scene, with assistance from the police, BMC ward staff, 108 ambulance service, PWD personnel, and Adani Electricity. The blaze was brought under control and fully extinguished by 7:50 am.
No injuries were reported in the incident. Authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the fire.
