In pictures: Massive fire breaks out at GST Bhavan in Mumbai

A massive fire broke out in the nine-storey GST Bhavan in Mazagon area in Mumbai

Published: February 17, 2020 16:18 Compiled by Balaram Menon

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Firefighters in action as fire broke out at GST Bhavan on its eighth floor, in the Mazgaon area of Mumbai. At least 30 fire-tenders were deployed to battle the blaze even as tongues of flames accompanied by thick clouds of smoke billowed out of the upper two floors. Image Credit:

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The blaze, the cause of which is not yet clear, erupted around 12.30 am and was brought under control after a nearly three-hour operation by fire fighters. Image Credit: ANI

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No casualties or injuries have been reported so far. The reason for the fire is yet to be ascertained. Image Credit: ANI

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State Finance Minister Ajit Pawar, Municipal Commissioner Praveen Pardeshi and other top officials visited the site of the blaze. Image Credit: ANI

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There were massive traffic snarls in parts of south Mumbai owing to traffic diversions and road blocks as the fire-fighting was underway. Image Credit: ANI

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The cooling operations are underway and there are no casualties in the incident, said the BMC Disaster Control. Image Credit: ANI

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Flames and Smoke come out as fire broke out at GST Bhavan, in the Mazgaon area of Mumbai. Image Credit: ANI

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Smoke and flames billow out from the GST Bhavan after a blaze on its eighth floor, in Mazgaon area of Mumbai. Image Credit: PTI

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Smoke billows out from the GST Bhavan after a fire broke out on its eighth floor, in Mazgaon area of Mumbai. Image Credit: PTI

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Firefighters in action as fire broke out at GST Bhavan on its eighth floor, in the Mazgaon area of Mumbai. Image Credit: ANI

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