IN PHOTOS: Fire breaks out at huts in Maharahstra's Thane

Updated On: 03 January, 2024 06:50 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

A fire broke out at huts near a pipeline in Thane district of Maharashtra, the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) said on Wednesday. Pics/RDMC

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The fire brigade officials rushed to the spot following the blaze. Pics/RDMC

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The incident took place at around 13:52 pm at the pipeline area located close to the Rustomjee Fire Station in Thane, the officials said

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Around three unauthorised temporary huts near the pipeline caught fire, posing a significant risk, the officials said

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Disaster management officials, Kapurbawdi and Rabodi police personnel, along with fire brigade teams rushed to the spot after receiving the information, the civic officials said

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In the incident one mini gas cylinder blast also reportedly occurred, they said, adding that other LPG gas cylinders were removed safely from the spot

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The fire, which broke out in the huts, was completely extinguished by 14:25, the officials added

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Further action against the unauthorized hut constructions will be taken by the civic body's Encroachment Department, they said

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No one was injured in the incident, an official said

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