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A fire incident at the Kotak Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) Metro Station in Mumbai on Friday, November 15, 2024, led to the temporary suspension of passenger services. The blaze erupted around 1:10 pm in the basement of the station, specifically near Entry/Exit A4, causing heavy smoke to enter the station. The source of the fire was traced to a wooden furniture storage area, located approximately 40-50 feet below the station level, where wooden sheets, furniture, and construction materials ignited. The fire brigade was promptly alerted and responded with eight fire engines and other vehicles to control the situation.
The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) immediately suspended passenger services as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of commuters. They also advised passengers to proceed to the Bandra Colony station for alternative boarding options. Senior officers from both MMRC and DMRC were present at the site to oversee the situation. By 2:30 pm, the fire was fully controlled, and there were no reports of any injuries. The BKC metro station is part of Mumbai's first underground Metro or aqua line, which connects Aarey Colony and Bandra-Kurla Complex. The 12.69-kilometer stretch between these two locations is part of the larger 33.5-kilometer Colaba-Seepz-Aarey Metro line 3, which received final clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS).
The Aarey-BKC stretch boasts ten stations, providing connectivity to both Terminal 1 and 2 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and the Ghatkopar-Andheri-Versova Metro Line 1 at Marol Naka station. Mumbai's first underground metro, the 33.5-kilometer Colaba-Bandra-SEEPZ Metro-3 Corridor, comprises 26 underground stations. It is designed to integrate with the suburban railway, other Mumbai Metro lines, and existing transport modes at approximately eight locations, including major rail terminals like Mumbai CSMT and Churchgate. This metro line will also link six major employment and business hubs: Nariman Point, Cuffe Parade, Fort, Lower Parel, BKC, and SEEPZ/MIDC. Authorities anticipate the line to provide convenient access to over 30 educational institutes, 13 hospitals, 14 religious places, and 30 recreational facilities. Furthermore, it will connect areas currently not served by the suburban rail network, including Kalbadevi, Girgoan, Worli, and the international and domestic airports.
Source: Mumbai: Fire Breaks Out In Basement Of BKC Metro Station, Passenger Services Suspended