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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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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The blaze was later extinguished completely, said the official

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