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Thane Gaondevi market fire: Shinde visits injured; orders electrical audits and restoration of affected area
Updated On: 21 May, 2026 10:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Eknath Shinde said that the government has ordered immediate electrical and structural audits of Gaondevi Market as well as other markets across Thane city to prevent similar incidents in future
Eknath Shinde described the incident as “extremely unfortunate” and paid tribute to the deceased. Pic/Eknath Shinde's office
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of two people who died in the massive fire at Gaondevi Market in Thane district of Maharashtra.
The victims included a fire brigade official and a security guard who lost their lives during the firefighting operation.
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