Mumbai: Chemical godown gutted in Bhiwandi, no injuries reported

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A fire gutted a chemical godown in Bhiwandi in Thane district on Tuesday, though there were no reports of injury to anyone, said officials.

The blaze started at 1 pm in Purna village and two fire-tending vehicles of Bhiwandi Nizampura Municipal Corporation brought it under control after a couple of hours, they added.

"There are no reports of injury to anyone. However, due to large amounts of chemicals getting burnt, a pungent smell pervaded the area for a long time. The cause of the fire is being ascertained," a BNMC official added.

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