# Garbage fire near Mumbai's GTB Nagar railway station sends smoke, no injuries

A fire in accumulated garbage near GTB Nagar railway station in Mumbai on 2026-08-31 sent thick smoke but caused no injuries, officials said.

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Officials said a fire broke out in a pile of garbage along the railway tracks near GTB Nagar railway station in Mumbai, India, on 2026-08-31, sending thick smoke into the surrounding area. [^1]

Mumbai commuters will pay higher minimum fares for autorickshaw and taxi rides starting September 1, 2026. [^2]

The wholesale price of milk in Mumbai increased by Rs 9 per litre. [^3]

Isaac Kehimkar, known as the Butterfly Man of India, is hosting a guided walk in Mumbai this Sunday to ring in the first weekend of Big Butterfly Month. [^4]

The Maharashtra Milk Producers Association (MMPA) took the decision to increase the wholesale rate. [^5]

The decision to increase the wholesale rate was taken at the bi-annual general body meeting of the MMPA. [^6]

The price increase is scheduled to take effect ahead of the festive season. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Officials said a fire broke out in a pile of garbage along the railway tracks near GTB Nagar railway station in Mumbai, India, on 2026-08-31, sending thick smoke into the surrounding area. (Mid-day, News)
2. Mumbai commuters will pay higher minimum fares for autorickshaw and taxi rides starting September 1, 2026. (Mid-day, News)
3. The wholesale price of milk in Mumbai increased by Rs 9 per litre. (Deccan Herald, News)
4. Isaac Kehimkar, known as the Butterfly Man of India, is hosting a guided walk in Mumbai this Sunday to ring in the first weekend of Big Butterfly Month. (Mid-day, News)
5. The Maharashtra Milk Producers Association (MMPA) took the decision to increase the wholesale rate. (Deccan Herald, News)
6. The decision to increase the wholesale rate was taken at the bi-annual general body meeting of the MMPA. (Deccan Herald, News)
7. The price increase is scheduled to take effect ahead of the festive season. (Deccan Herald, News)

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