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Blaze erupts at Borivali West Skywalk, 2nd incident in 24 hours

Mumbai, May 23 (UNI) Panic swept through Borivali railway station following a fire that broke out on the skywalk adjoining the station’s western side. Eyewitnesses described sudden flames and sparks erupting from the structure, prompting commuters to rush to safety. No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident, a fire brigade official said on Friday.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade responded swiftly, dispatching two fire tenders to the scene following an emergency alert. “The fire was brought under control quickly, and no one was harmed on Thursday late night ,” said a fire brigade official.
Dramatic videos of the incident circulated widely on social media, capturing sparks flying from a dense cluster of electrical cables attached to the skywalk and flames spreading downward. A thick smoke was seen billowing as commuters hurried away from the affected area. Police cordoned off the skywalk to secure the site and facilitate firefighting operations, temporarily disrupting pedestrian movement.
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