Massive fire at godown near Pleasant Park in Mumbai; cylinder blasts reported

MIRA BHAYANDAR: A major fire broke out at a godown located in an open plot near the Pleasant Park area of Mira Road on Tuesday night, triggering panic among residents in the vicinity. Residential buildings adjacent to the place where the fire took place were also impacted.

According to reports, the blaze erupted around 9 pm in a makeshift warehouse structure set up using tin sheets and bamboo. The godown reportedly stored plastic and cloth materials, which fueled the fire and caused it to spread rapidly.

As the fire intensified, flames reached nearby residential buildings, affecting balconies of few homes and creating a fearful situation among locals. Many residents were seen moving out of their homes as precaution. During the incident, gas cylinders exploded, further escalating the blaze and damaging vehicles parked nearby.

Fire brigade teams from the municipal corporation rushed to the spot and launched operations to control the fire. Multiple water tankers and firefighting equipment were deployed due to the intensity of the flames. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

Even though no casualties have been reported, losses however officials estimate heavy financial losses to the residents of the adjacent buildings who have been impacted due to this fire.

Sandeep Rane from MNS alleged that a lot of commercial establishments operate without any official permissions and fire NOC. He also confirmed that they will be conducting an agitation today (Wednesday). He also added that fire flames reached uptill fourth floor of the buildings.