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The police suspects the fire was started in a bid to stall the ongoing civic demolitions of unauthorised shanties.

Police suspect arson in Bandra fire, 1 held

The fireball led to a massive blaze that engulfed several shanties.

30 Oct 2017 8:33 PM GMT

Four railway staffers were inside the office when the blaze started.

Booking office to remain shut due to wiring issues

The new booking office is located on the new foot overbridge (FOB) towards the Borivali end of the station.

27 Oct 2017 8:22 PM GMT

The remnants of the shanties that once stood at Garibnagar, Bandra (east). (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Garibnagar residents fume at civic body

A civic notice dated October 25 had warned residents to vacate the premises within two days.

27 Oct 2017 8:20 PM GMT

The BMC had directed to all ward officers to demolish vertical structures that exceed the 14-feet height limit.

Vote-hungry politicians foster shanties' proliferation

Politicians, in a bid to save their dedicated vote banks in the area, often stop the BMC from demolishing the shanties.

26 Oct 2017 7:53 PM GMT

Firefighters attempt to douse the flames at Garibnagar slums as helpless locals, and policemen look on. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

BMC's lethargy fuels' slum blazes

Failed to act against encroachments despite fires in 2009 and 2011, locals allege corruption.

26 Oct 2017 7:46 PM GMT

A major fire broke out in the Garibnagar slums at Bandra (east) on Thursday. Fire brigade officials suspect the blaze was due to a cooking cylinder blast. The slum is adjacent to the Bandra railway station. A total of 16 fire engines and 12 water tankers were rushed to the spot to douse the blaze. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Major fire breaks out in Bandra slums

The exact cause, however, is still being investigated, Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) officials said.

26 Oct 2017 7:13 PM GMT

Unconfirmed reports said both fires were caused by cooking gas cylinder blasts. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Fires break out in Bandra, Andheri

More than 100 homes gutted, no major casualties reported.

30 Oct 2018 8:12 PM GMT