The Mandala-Kurla scrap belt is known for storing highly combustible materials such as plastic and wood, making it prone to such incidents. Similar low-intensity fires have occurred in the area in the past

According to an official statement, the teams were deployed at six key entry points, including Mulund (Anand Nagar), Mulund (LBS Road), Airoli, Mankhurd, Dahisar and Sewri