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IN PHOTOS: Fire-fighting operation after blaze reported in Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi

Updated On: 04 February, 2026 07:42 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

A fire was on Wednesday reported at a huge pile of garbage in the Mahalaxi area of central Mumbai following which the fire-fighters rushed to the spot and launched an operation. Pics/Ashish Raje

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Firefighters sprayed water on a heap of garbage that caught fire. Pics/Ashish Raje
Firefighters sprayed water on a heap of garbage that caught fire. Pics/Ashish Raje
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The blaze was reported at the Mahalaxmi Refuse Transfer Station (MRTS) near Dhobi Ghat on Wednesday to prevent the fire from reigniting, officials said

The blaze was reported at the Mahalaxmi Refuse Transfer Station (MRTS) near Dhobi Ghat on Wednesday to prevent the fire from reigniting, officials said

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The station is a key part of Mumbai’s modern waste management system and handles about 750–800 tonnes of solid waste daily

The station is a key part of Mumbai’s modern waste management system and handles about 750–800 tonnes of solid waste daily

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The fire broke out in a pile of garbage at the transfer station, said an official

The fire broke out in a pile of garbage at the transfer station, said an official

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After extinguishing the blaze, firefighters continued to spray water over the area to ensure it did not spark again

After extinguishing the blaze, firefighters continued to spray water over the area to ensure it did not spark again

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The blaze was later extinguished completely, said the official

The blaze was later extinguished completely, said the official

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