The major fire which broke out at Ambedkar Nagar, Cuffe Parade on Thursday once again highlights the burning issue of encroachment of open spaces. Clearly, the fire would not have gutted as much an area had there been fewer hutments.

Eighty per cent of the land which falls under the District Collector has been encroached upon. The major fire which broke out at Ambedkar Nagar, Cuffe Parade on Thursday would not have gutted as much an area had there been fewer hutments. File Photo