At least 80 shanties were burnt to ashes in a massive fire that broke out at the Nargis Dutt Nagar slum in Bandra West on Tuesday. The situation was aggravated by the explosion of some gas cylinders. BJP MLA Ashish Shelar has written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the police, raising allegations of foul play and demanding an inquiry.

The fire broke out around 11.30 am, following which more than 10 fire engines were sent to the spot. Fire officials said that shanties spread over 500 square metres of land were completely burnt down. "Most residents were quick to evacuate the shacks. However, two children trapped in a house had to be rescued by firefighters," said a senior fire official. A couple of people sustained minor injuries and were taken to Bhabha hospital. The source of fire is still unknown.