Thane: Fire breaks out in meter room of Wagle Estate building, three meter boxes gutted

Fire brigade personnel, accompanied by a rescue vehicle and a fire engine, rushed to the spot. (Pic/ TMC, RDMC)

A fire broke out in a meter room on the ground floor of Amar Mehal Building in Shrinagar, Wagle Estate, Thane West, in the early hours of Sunday. Three meter boxes were completely gutted in the incident. No injuries were reported.

According to the Thane disaster management authorities, information about the incident was received at 3:03 am. The building, located near Jain Temple in Shrinagar, comprises a ground floor, one upper floor and a terrace room.

Fire brigade personnel, accompanied by a rescue vehicle and a fire engine, rushed to the spot. Staff from the Disaster Management Cell, equipped with a pickup vehicle, MSEDCL personnel and Shrinagar police were also present.

With the assistance of fire brigade and Disaster Management Cell personnel, the fire was completely extinguished at around 3:25 am. The situation was subsequently brought under control.

Three meter boxes were completely gutted in the incident. No injuries were reported, according to the authorities.

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Soon after the incident was reported, various agencies, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Fire Brigade and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), reached the spot and initiated efforts to control the blaze.

According to preliminary information, the fire reportedly broke out due to heat and a short circuit. The blaze is spreading slowly, prompting authorities to step up efforts to contain it and prevent it from spreading further.

Officials from the BMC's Fire Brigade were present at the site, while the BEST officials also reached the area to cut off the electricity supply as a precautionary measure.

The power supply was disconnected in the surrounding area to minimise the risk of further electrical hazards and ensure the safety of personnel involved in the firefighting operation.

Further details regarding the extent of the damage, the presence of any injuries and the cause of the fire are awaited.