Second Fire in Two Months at Mumbai’s Busiest Station—Miracle No One Hurt This Time

Mumbai’s bustling Churchgate suburban station was rattled once again on Thursday morning when a food stall caught fire, marking the second such incident at the station in under two months. The fire broke out around 8:10 am, likely caused by a short circuit in the stall that sells milk and ice cream.

Thanks to the swift action of MS Joshi, a train manager nearby, the fire was quickly contained before it could escalate. Joshi immediately used a fire extinguisher upon spotting smoke and flames, preventing potential injuries and major damage.

This comes just over a month after a bakery stall was destroyed in a blaze during peak hours on June 5. Churchgate, one of Mumbai’s busiest Western Railway stations, is home to numerous food stalls, raising concerns about safety protocols.

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Railway officials and employee unions have praised Joshi’s quick thinking for averting what could have been a serious tragedy, as investigations continue to improve safety measures at the station.

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