The incident took place at the B Wing of Shree Dharmaveer Society, a ground-plus-seven-storey building, located near the Uthalsar ward office of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC)
The fire was completely extinguished by around 7:40 pm, officials said. Pic/RDMC
A fire broke out in the meter room of a residential building in Thane (West) area of Maharashtra on Wednesday, civic officials said, adding that around 50 residents were evacuated and no injuries were reported in the incident.
The incident took place at the B Wing of Shree Dharmaveer Society, a ground-plus-seven-storey building, located near the Uthalsar ward office of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC).
The residential building is located behind Jalaram Traders.
The incident was reported to the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) control room at around 7:17 pm.
Fire brought under control quickly
After receiving the alert, fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot with one fire engine, along with staff from the Disaster Management Cell using a utility vehicle. Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) officials were also present at the site, the RDMC said.
The fire was completely extinguished by around 7:40 pm, and the situation was brought under control.
Residents safely evacuated due to heavy smoke
Due to heavy smoke spreading inside the building, around 40 to 50 residents were safely evacuated as a precautionary measure. Firefighters and disaster management staff helped residents move out of the building safely.
Officials confirmed that no one was injured in the incident.
Meter boxes damaged, power supply cut
The fire caused damage to 19 electricity meter boxes located inside the meter room. As a safety measure, the electricity supply to the building was disconnected by MSEDCL staff.
Authorities said further checks will be carried out before restoring power.
Situation fully under control
Officials stated that the fire was limited to the meter room and did not spread to other parts of the building. The cause of the fire is yet to be confirmed.
Mumbai Fire Brigade inspects 2,703 establishments, cracks down on 136
Meanwhile, ahead of New Year 2026 celebrations, the Mumbai Fire Brigade has inspected 2,703 establishments under its ‘Special Fire Safety Campaign’ and taken action against 136 establishments under the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006.
In an intensified drive ahead of the New Year 2026 celebrations on Wednesday, the fire brigade cracked down on establishments in Kamala Mills and Shakti Mills, confiscating eight illegal commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, 200 kg of coal, 135 litres of cooking oil, and other flammable materials.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) launched the special campaign earlier this month. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the civic body said, “On the night of December 30, 2025, during an operation conducted by the ‘G South’ Ward in the Kamala Mill and Shakti Mill areas of Lower Parel, eight illegal commercial LPG cylinders, 200 kg of coal, 135 litres of cooking oil, and other materials were seized.”
The statement further noted that various programmes and celebrations are being organised at hotels, pubs, bars, residential complexes, buildings, and beaches across Mumbai to welcome the New Year, drawing large crowds. “The BMC has appealed to all establishment owners and organisers to strictly adhere to fire safety guidelines during New Year-related celebrations,” it said.
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