Mumbai: Fire at Mankhurd scrapyard under control; 24 fire tenders on spot

As many as 20 fire tenders were sent to Mankhurd scrapyard as massive fire engulfed the area on Sunday morning as reported by news agency ANI.

The fire broke out in a shop near Maya Hotel in Mankhurd. The cause of fire is still unknown as no casualties have been reported.

#UPDATE Mankhurd Fire: Fire under control now, cooling process underway. #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/ZhSwTFNZV9

— ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2018

This is not the first time that the scrapyard at Mankhurd went ablaze. Earlier in November 2017, thick smoke engulfed the area as a result of burning of scrap material.

#UPDATE Mankhurd fire: Flames have spread to nearby godowns, 24 fire tenders at the spot. pic.twitter.com/57wRyce3YC

— ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2018

The scrapyard consists of oil drums, chemical drums, wooden planks and tyres.  

More details are awaited.