A fire broke out outside the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) Metro Station in Mumbai on Friday, November 15. According to Mumbai Metro officials, the blaze erupted near the entry and exit gate of A4, causing smoke at the station's entrance. Firefighters were at the scene and working to douse the blaze. No injuries have been reported so far in the incident.
Taking to the social media website, X Mumbai Metro 3 informed that the train services are temporarily halted. "Notice: Passenger services at BKC station are temporarily closed due to a fire outside Entry/Exit A4, which caused smoke to enter the station. Fire Brigade is on the job. For passenger safety, we have paused services. Senior Officers of MMRC & DMRC are at site. Please proceed to Bandra Colony station for alternative boarding. Thank you for your understanding," added Mumbai Metro 3 in a post on X.
Fire at Mumbai Metro Station 3 in BKC
According to the TOI report, the blaze erupted in the 40—to 50-foot-deep basement and spread to wooden materials stored in the area. Passengers were asked to proceed to Bandra Colony station for alternative boarding. This came days after the Aqua line suffered its first major technical glitch on Saturday evening, leaving commuters stranded underground for nearly an hour between stations.
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BKC metro station is part of the 12.69 km long Mumbai Metro Aqua line, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October. The first phase of Mumbai Metro 3 covers the 12.69-km Aarey JVLR—Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) stretch.