KFC has issued a statement today saying the fire in Bandra yesterday, took place at a shoe store and not at the outlet on Linking Road. The statement says, "There is no report of a fire at the KFC store. We have shut the store until further notice to ensure everyone's safety."

A fire broke out in a shopping centre that houses the KFC outlet at Bandra Linking road yesterday. Passersby informed the fire brigade and eight fire engines were rushed to the spot. The mall is situated on a busy and crowded area of Linking Road.