The fire broke out at around 11.30 pm on October 13 at the building on the Nalasopara-Vasai Link Road. Firefighters, police personnel and administrative officials rushed to the spot

The project, named Tirtharupa Nirupankar Appasaheb Dharmadhikari Natyagriha, has received state government approval with a budget allocation of Rs 138 crore and is expected to be completed within three years