Fire breaks out at a chawl in Mahim

A major fire broke out at a residential chawl this evening in suburban Mahim, fire brigade officials said.

"A major fire broke out at a residential chawl on Shitladevi Temple Road in Mahim at around 7:30 pm. Eight fire engines and five water tankers have been rushed to the spot," fire brigade officials said.

There were no causalities reported so far, they said, adding that the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.