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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai school evacuated after short circuit sparks fire during road work in Mahim

Updated On: 13 February, 2026 03:24 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Students were evacuated from Canossa Primary School in Mahim after a major short circuit during road-digging work triggered smoke near the entrance on Friday morning at around 11:30 am. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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Students on Friday were evacuated from Canossa Primary School after a major short circuit triggered a fire during road-digging work in Mahim (Pics/Ashish Raje)
Students on Friday were evacuated from Canossa Primary School after a major short circuit triggered a fire during road-digging work in Mahim (Pics/Ashish Raje)
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As soon as the short circuit occurred, smoke rose near the entrance of Canossa Primary School as authorities began precautionary evacuation at around 11:30 am

As soon as the short circuit occurred, smoke rose near the entrance of Canossa Primary School as authorities began precautionary evacuation at around 11:30 am

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The short circuit and fire scare were reportedly due to the road excavation outside the school situated in South Mumbai

The short circuit and fire scare were reportedly due to the road excavation outside the school situated in South Mumbai

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Teachers and school staff escorted the students to safety after the sudden electrical issue disrupted normal school hours in Mahim

Teachers and school staff escorted the students to safety after the sudden electrical issue disrupted normal school hours in Mahim

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While the situation around the locality seemed concerning, authorities rushed to the spot

While the situation around the locality seemed concerning, authorities rushed to the spot

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The affected road section outside Canossa Primary School where digging work allegedly caused the electrical short circuit

The affected road section outside Canossa Primary School where digging work allegedly caused the electrical short circuit

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