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Monday, March 7, 2011

Mumbai Slums on Fire- Several hospitalised- Homeless victims over 2000 including Slumdog Millionaire Actress Rubina Ali

FIRE IN BANDRA SLUMS

Saturday, 5th March 2011

A major fire broke out in Bandra over the slums and suburban areas near the East Bandra Railway Station in Mumbai, India. So far no deaths have been reported. Everyone escaped the rapid blaze within minutes. Yet there were many who got injured while trying to cover for safety. Though the Firefighters tried their best to control the fire, their efforts couldn't stop the majority the dwellers being left homeless. Over 2000 of the people are now homeless.

Rubina Ali Child Actor in Slumdog Millionaire

The list also includes Rubina Ali, the Child Actor in Danny Boyle's Box Office Hit and Oscar winning film Slumdog Millionaire. She said she was relieved that all her family members were safe but sad that all memories of her movie success was reduced to ashes. Meanwhile, investigators are yet to confirm the exact cause for the fire breakout while few locals have reported that explosions caused by gas cylinders led to the fire. Few Firemen are also said to be injured during the firefight.

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