Massive fire breaks out at textile factory near Vasai Phata on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway

While no injuries were reported in the blaze, a pedestrian who had stopped by the highway to watch the fire was struck by a passing truck and died. PIC/HANIF PATEL

A massive fire broke out at Artemis Electrical's factory outlet near Vasai Phata on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway late on Wednesday evening. The blaze, which initially broke out around 9.30 pm on the fourth floor of the four-storey building, later spread to the third floor.

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Currently, the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation's fire brigade has reached the scene and is working to bring the blaze under control. The factory was being used for the production of textiles, and the presence of cloth has caused the fire to spread rapidly, said a local source.

While no casualties have been reported in the fire, a pedestrian who stood by the road to watch the fire on the highway was hit by a truck and died on the spot, said the source.