Flames tore through an illegal parking site in Govandi near the Ghatkopar–Mankhurd Link Road on Thursday morning, gutting a cluster of abandoned vehicles within minutes.

Fire Breaks Out, Thick Smoke Alerts Locals

The fire broke out around 11:40 am, with thick plumes of smoke drawing the attention of residents. Police and fire brigade personnel reached the spot by 11:45 am and brought the blaze under control shortly thereafter. No casualties were reported.