Thane Gaondevi Market Reopens After Fire, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Inaugurates Rebuilt Facility For 150 Vendors
Thane: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde officially inaugurated the newly reconstructed Gaondevi Market in Thane West, marking a fresh start for over 150 local vendors roughly three months after a catastrophic morning fire wiped out the complex. Fire destroyed 155 stalls and claimed two lives The facility suffered devastating losses on May 21, 2026, when an electrical short circuit…
Thane West welcomed the reopening of the Gaondevi Market on May 24, 2026, three months after a devastating fire razed the complex on May 21. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde officially reopened the facility, which housed 155 vendor stalls, during a ceremony attended by local leaders. The fire claimed the lives of Station Officer Sagar Shinde and security guard Kalu Shankar Gadekar, who perished from smoke inhalation.
Deputy CM Shinde honored the fallen responders, pledging state support to potentially grant them official martyr status. Shinde emphasized the importance of safety measures for vendors and called for necessary precautions to prevent future incidents. The Thane Municipal Corporation completed the 60-day reconstruction within a swift timeframe.
The rebuilt market now boasts modern electrical infrastructure, CCTV surveillance, automated fire alarms, and freshly painted stalls. The reopening re-establishes commercial space for vendors selling staple goods while enforcing stricter safety standards for the bustling market.
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