Mumbai: Fire breaks out in warehouse in Girgaon, no casualties reported

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A fire broke out in a warehouse in Girgaon in south Mumbai on Wednesday night, reported news agency ANI.

According to PTI, A fire broke out in a godown where bamboo and other materials were kept in Girgaon, gutting 14 vehicles parked near it.

The blaze erupted in the godown located at Ankurwadi in Girgaon area and was confined to the stock of rexine, foam, bamboo and other materials kept on its ground floor, an official told PTI.

Six four-wheelers and eight two-wheelers parked nearby and the godown's office were damaged in the fire. The entire ground floor structure of the godown collapsed due to the fire, he added.

The officials told ANI that no casualties have been reported so far.

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On Tuesday, A fire broke out in a scrap godown in Sakinaka area of Mumbai. There was no report of any casualty.

The incident took place around 7 am on Tuesday and spread to 20-25 tin sheds in the godown located on Khairani Road. Eight fire engines, as many water tankers, ambulance and other assistance were rushed to the spot.

(With inputs from ANI and PTI)