The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNMC) fire brigade immediately deployed two fire tenders to the spot, while its Thane counterpart sent a water tanker to assist in the operation. Additional support was also sought from authorities in neighbouring townships Kalyan and Ulhasnagar, the officials said
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A major fire broke out at a cloth godown located in Bhiwandi town of Maharashtra's Thane district on Tuesday evening, officials said.
Nobody was injured in the incident that took place in Rajalakshmi Complex at Nangar Nagar in Kalher area of Bhiwandi, they said.
The officials further said that no casualties have been reported so far.
The fire was reported at 7.55 pm. Thick smoke and flames were seen billowing from the godown, triggering panic in the vicinity.
The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNMC) fire brigade immediately deployed two fire tenders to the spot, while its Thane counterpart sent a water tanker to assist in the operation. Additional support was also sought from authorities in neighbouring townships Kalyan and Ulhasnagar, the officials said.
"It is a major fire. Two of our fire engines were rushed to the spot immediately, and reinforcement has been requested from neighbouring fire brigades. As of now, no injuries have been reported," a fire brigade official confirmed.
Speaking to ANI, Fire Officer Bapu Sonwane said the fire department reached the site shortly after receiving information about the blaze and began evacuating nearby residential areas as a precaution.
"We received information around 8 pm that a fire had broken out... We saw that a huge fire had broken out on the second floor when we reached... There is a residential area nearby... We evacuated that area... We are working to put out the fire," Sonwane said.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and additional details are awaited. Local residents have been urged to stay clear of the area until the situation is fully contained.
Meanwhile, a fire broke out at Aryavart Chemicals in Jalgaon, officials said on November 14.
District Collector Rohan Ghuge said fire tenders and police are on the spot, and efforts are underway to control the blaze.
Fortunately, all 12 people inside the factory have been safely evacuated, and no casualties have been reported. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Speaking to ANI, Rohan Ghuge said, "A fire has broken out at Aryavart Chemicals. Fire tenders and police are present at the site, and we are working to control the blaze. Fortunately, there have been no casualties. The cause of the fire is not yet known. Initial reports indicate that 12 people were inside the building, and everyone has been safely evacuated."
(With inputs from PTI and ANI)
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