Fire in Mumbai slum causes one death, five injuries | Video

Mumbai, Feb 28 (EFE/EPA).- The Indian city of Mumbai witnessed a tragic incident on Wednesday when a huge fire swept through Azad Nagar, a slum in Mira-Bhayandar East.

The fire, Deputy Commissioner of Police Prakash Gaikwad said, originated from waste dumped near the area, which had devastating consequences. One person lost his life in the inferno, while five others were injured.

Local authorities are investigating the incident to prevent a recurrence in the future. (Camera: DIVYAKANT SOLANKI).

SHOT LIST: FIREFIGHTERS USE WATER JETS TO EXTINGUISH A FIRE IN AZAD NAGAR, A SLUM AREA OF MIRA BHAYANDAR IN MUMBAI, INDIA.

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Date: 28/02/2024 07:23 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Disaster and accident » Fire
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 171 seconds
Reference: 7001340461
Relevance: Normal