Massive fire in Mumbai's Kandivali area, two people dead

A massive fire has broken out in Mumbai's Kandivali area. The fire broke in Damu Nagar slums of Kandiwali. Six people have been injured and admitted to a nearby hospital.

Mumbai fire fighting department has rushed 16 fire tenders to the spot.
 
Local residents have also reported of multiple explosions, probably triggered by LPG cylinders, in the area.

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Reports say that the cylinders were stored illegally in a godown which is situated near to the Western Express Highway.

The extent of damage could be huge as the area is densely populated. A fire department official described the incident as category 2 fire. According to fire safety code, category 2 fire is when more 15 fire fighting teams are pressed into service.