Mumbai: Fire near Linking Road brought under control

A major fire which erupted in one of the shops at Bandra west, Linking Road on Tuesday morning. The fire reportedly began at a shoe store on Linking Road. Because leather and plastic items caught fire, the flames spread quickly.

A major fire erupted in a shop at Bandra west, Linking Road, on Tuesday morning. The blaze started after leather and plastic items caught fire and the flames spread quickly.

Fire at Linking road in Mumbai. (ANI Photo)

The blaze, which started when shops had yet to open for business, has been brought under control, fire officials have informed. No one is reported to be injured or trapped.

The fire erupted in a three-storey shopping centre that also houses a KFC outlet and the building was covered in smoke. Eight fire engines, four water tankers and one ambulance were rushed to the spot.