Thane/Maharashtra: A massive fire broke out at Orion Business Park and Cine Wonder Mall in Thane, Maharashtra on Tuesday evening. The fire was so severe that even a parked car caught fire and exploded due to the effect of heat. The cause of the fire is not yet known. It was told in the report that a massive fire broke out in a mall on Ghodbunder Road on Saturday evening. An official of the municipal body gave this information.
According to the report, the cars in the parking lot also caught fire and all the cars were burnt to ashes. Several fire tenders have been sent on the spot. Many videos of the fire are going viral on social media. In the video, fireballs are seen coming out of the building. Dozens of people are watching this horrific incident.
Avinash Sawant, head of the regional disaster management cell of Thane Municipal Corporation, said that there was no news of anyone being injured. The fire broke out at around 8.30 pm and spread to nearby commercial buildings as well. He said that efforts are on to extinguish the fire and at the same time people have been evacuated from the attached mall as well.
Just saw the massive fire at the office space behind Reliance Jewel in Vidyapeeth Thane. Hoping everyone in the area is safe and that the firefighters are able to quickly contain the blaze. Sending thoughts and prayers to all those affected by this tragedy. #Thane #fire pic.twitter.com/NfFn8gPl4z
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To control the incident, 7 to 8 fire engines have reached the spot and the work of extinguishing the fire is going on. The fire brigade has said that the fire will be brought under control soon. This incident spread sensation in the area. Gradually the fire took a formidable form and the flames rose up to four floors and reached the generator room.
In such a situation, the fire brigade had to face trouble. Local police officers and employees, officers and employees of Disaster Management Cell, officers and employees of fire department, fire engines, rescue vehicles, water tankers, jumbo water tanker vehicles are present on the spot to extinguish the fire.