Overhead bridge engulfed in flames: Mumbai's Bandra station fire in pictures

A major fire broke out at Behrampada slums near Bandra station in Mumbai on Thursday

A massive fire broke out at Behrampada slums area adjacent to suburban Bandra Railway Station(East) in Mumbai on Thursday afternoon. The incident took place during a demolition drive by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)in Garib Nagar area.  

The blaze was first spotted in the afternoon and soon it started spreading, engulfing more than 100 shanties in the vicinity. 

Smoke billowing out from the houses following a fire in Garib Nagar at Bandra. Photo: PTI

The overhead pedestrian bridge connecting Bandra East and Bandra station, one of Mumbai's busiest, was