A fire broke out in an open space filled with garbage and dry leaves near Khevara Circle, in front of Wood World Furniture Shop in Manpada, Thane (West), in the early hours of Sunday, May 31, officials said.

According to the Thane Municipal Corporation Disaster Management Cell, the incident was reported at around 12:47 am by the Balkum Fire Station. Fire brigade personnel immediately responded to the call and reached the spot with one fire engine.