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Major fire in Mumbai's Mahim
January 25, 2013

India TV: Nearly 3,000 people dwelling in slums were rendered homeless when a major fire swept through Naya Nagar slum locality in Mahim early Friday morning. Eleven fire tenders reached the spot and tried to douse the flames.

 

The slum is a densely located area housing as many as several wood godowns. The fire was first noticed between 4 am and 4:30 am. Eight water tankers were also pressed into service. The cause of the fire is still not known.

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