Two people were killed and six injured when a massive fire broke out in Mumbai's Kandivali area today. The fire broke out in Damu Nagar slums of Kandiwali destroying hundreds of homes. Local residents also reported multiple explosions, probably triggered by LPG cylinders, in the area.

Mumbai fire fighting department had to rush 16 fire tenders to control the blaze described as category 2 fire by a fire department official. According to fire safety code, category 2 fire is when more 15 fire fighting teams are pressed into service.



Television images showed huge black smoke billowing out from the slum area and people running to safety.

Fire fighters said cramped conditions in the slum, which houses a number of shacks used for storage, made it difficult for the fire brigade to reach the blaze. They feared residents might be trapped in the wreckage.

Reports say that the LPG cylinders were stored illegally in a godown which is situated near to the Western Express Highway. The extent of damage could be huge as the area is densely populated.



