Mumbai: A disturbing video has emerged online showing a fire breaking out in Mulund, Mumbai, with thick smoke visible from a distance. The cause of the fire is currently unknown, sparking concern among residents. According to the reports, the fire broke out in the morning hours of the day.
An X user, (@abhiscuba), recently posted a video where a thick smoke is seen caused by a fire that broke out in Mulund's railway freight yard, next to Tata Colony according to the post.
Massive fire breaks out near Mulund railway freight yard, next to Tata Colony, since this morning. Thick smoke visible from a distance.Stay safe and avoid the area. #Mulund #MumbaiFire@mulund_info@RoadsOfMumbai @mumbaimatterz pic.twitter.com/KTuPL6PGi4
— The underwater man (@abhiscuba) March 6, 2025
The post caption reads: "Massive fire breaks out near Mulund railway freight yard, next to Tata Colony, since this morning. Thick smoke visible from a distance. Stay safe and avoid the area. #Mulund #MumbaiFire @mulund_info @RoadsOfMumbai @mumbaimatterz"
There is no response from officials to the X post.
The incident has raised fears among some social media users, who speculate that the fire may be related to the dry atmosphere and surging temperatures in Mumbai. However, there is no official confirmation on the cause of the fire.
Another X user, (@isha_dalvi), raised concerns about possibility of a greenland fire while sharing the image of the fire claiming the smoke is erupting from Mulund Nahur area.
The caption reads: "Another grassland burning at Mulund Nahur area. Isn't there a better way to manage them?
@MahaForest @staywellnews @CPCB_OFFICIAL @mumbaimatterz @mulund_info"
There is no response from officials to this X post either.
Another grassland burning at Mulund Nahur area. Isn't there a better way to manage them?@MahaForest @staywellnews @CPCB_OFFICIAL @mumbaimatterz @mulund_info pic.twitter.com/fJ2xRdoCmy
— Catalyst (@isha_dalvi) March 6, 2025
Another Fire Incident In Mulund
In a separate incident, another video has gone viral showing an auto-rickshaw catching fire on N.S. Road in Mulund West, opposite Syndicate Bank.
The visuals of the auto catching fire was posted on X by a user (@SpeakOut16), with a caption: "Fire in rikshaw at N.S road, mulund west, opp. Syndicate Bank. @MyBMCFire @firebrigademumbai #fire #mulund."
Fire in rikshaw at N.S road, mulund west, opp. Syndicate Bank.@MyBMCFire @firebrigademumbai#fire #mulund. pic.twitter.com/N2Gm6HN4rR
— Speak Out (@SpeakOut16) March 6, 2025
The two incidents have caused alarm among residents, who are worried about the safety and well-being of those in the area. The authorities have not yet released a statement on the cause of the fires or the measures being taken to prevent such incidents.