A major fire broke out in three shops in the Shilphata area of Mumbra, Thane district, on Friday morning, October 16, causing extensive damage to property. No injuries were reported in the incident.

The fire was reported at 8.27 am near M.M. City, beside Z.R.M. Bakers and opposite Dosti, in Green Park, Netaji Compound, Shilphata. The blaze affected a hardware shop, a tailoring shop and an office located at the site.