A significant fire incident occurred at a Monginis bakery outlet within Churchgate Railway Station on Thursday evening, June 5, around 5:27 PM. The blaze originated from an electrical malfunction at one of the retail units in the Churchgate Concourse section.
Western Railway officials confirmed that quick-thinking personnel deployed fire extinguishers immediately, successfully controlling the flames within a five-minute timeframe. Railway operations continued without disruption at Churchgate Station following the swift response, with the fire completely doused and conditions returning to normal.
Initial reports suggest the flames started at the bakery establishment located within the Churchgate Station complex on Mumbai’s Western railway corridor. Emergency response teams including the Mumbai Fire Brigade, local police, and municipal ward officials were rapidly deployed to handle the emergency situation.
Footage from the scene captured thick smoke billowing from the affected area, creating respiratory discomfort for passengers and commuters in the vicinity. Latest reports confirm the fire has been completely extinguished with no casualties or injuries recorded in the incident.
The prompt action by railway staff and emergency services prevented what could have been a more serious situation at one of Mumbai’s busiest railway terminals during peak evening hours.