IN PHOTOS: Fire-fighting operation after blaze reported in Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi

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Firefighters sprayed water on a heap of garbage that caught fire. Pics/Ashish Raje

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The blaze was reported at the Mahalaxmi Refuse Transfer Station (MRTS) near Dhobi Ghat on Wednesday to prevent the fire from reigniting, officials said

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The station is a key part of Mumbai’s modern waste management system and handles about 750–800 tonnes of solid waste daily

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The fire broke out in a pile of garbage at the transfer station, said an official

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After extinguishing the blaze, firefighters continued to spray water over the area to ensure it did not spark again

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The blaze was later extinguished completely, said the official