Mumbai Fire Brigade rushed to the spot following the blaze, the civic officials said. Pics/Anurag Ahire
The fire started around 4:20 pm at the scrap shop located near the Equinox building, opposite the scrap market in Kurla West
According to a fire brigade official, the blaze has been classified as a level 2 (major) fire
The firefighters rushed to the spot and began working to contain the fire, which is was confined to the scrap shop
In response to the emergency, a large firefighting team, including eight fire engines, water tankers, and other support vehicles, was deployed to the scene to manage the situation
The officials suspect that the presence of scrap materials in the shop has likely contributed to the rapid spread of the fire
Efforts were made to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring structures, and to ensure the safety of nearby residents and businesses
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