Mumbai:
Two persons were injured when a fire broke out at a slum in suburban Bandra of Mumbai today, a fire brigade official said.
Around 15 huts were also burnt in the fire, he said.
The fire erupted around 10.30 am at the slum in Shastri Nagar area, located near the Bandra railway station.
Seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot, the official said, adding that the flames were put out by 1.15 pm.
"Around 15 huts were completely destroyed in the fire. Some furniture and electrical wires were also charred," he said.
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The two injured persons were admitted to a nearby hospital where their condition was reported to be stable, the official said.
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