Mumbai, August 13: A level II fire broke out at a godown in Mumbai's Parel area on Monday morning. No damage to life and property has been reported so far. According to a tweet by ANI, a total of 12 fire tenders have been rushed to the spot. More details awaited. It must be noted that the blaze comes days after the city witnessed a massive fire incident in Chembur area.

On August 8, a major fire broke out at state-run Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) plant in Mumbai's Chembur. At least 45 workers were injured in a fire that took place following a boiler blast. According to a report by PTI, the incident took place at public sector oil firm's plant on the Mahul Road in Chembur area of East Mumbai around 2.45 pm.

According to a statement by the oil company, the incident took place in the 'Compressor shed of Hydrocracker plant'. "The hydrocracker unit has been safely shut down while the other units are normal. No product shortage is envisaged on account of the fire," the company said.

Locals in the area staged a protest after the incident, saying a similar accident in the future could turn out to be more devastating. According to details by Mumbai Fire Brigade officials, the fire was brought under control after three hours.

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