Thane Fire: 5 Temporary Structures Gutted Near Kharegaon Bridge After Cylinder Blast

Thane, September 18: An intense blaze erupted at a makeshift cluster of dwellings near the Kharegaon Bridge in Kalwa, Thane on Friday morning. Despite no reported injuries, five temporary structures were entirely consumed by the flames, along with a minor explosion caused by an LPG cylinder. Emergency responders were alerted at 9:23 AM, and fire and disaster response teams were dispatched to the scene without delay.

Upon arrival, officials found all five structures securely locked and unoccupied, averting any potential harm or loss of life. A small gas cylinder inside one of the structures ignited due to the fire's heat. Maharashtra's BJP President Ravindra Chavan graced the site with a lamp-lighting ceremony in honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday.

A coordinated joint effort involving senior municipal and emergency personnel was deployed to contain the fire, with Thane Municipal Corporation Disaster Management Officer Y. M. Tadvi, Assistant Commissioner Lalita Jadhav, and local fire officer Shri Pashte from Jawaharbagh Fire Station in attendance. The operation utilized one fire engine and two rescue vehicles alongside Disaster Management Cell, Kalwa Police, and Ward s Encroachment Department personnel.

The blaze was successfully extinguished by 10:30 AM through the collective efforts of firefighters, emergency services, and vigilant locals. Ongoing damage assessments suggest significant property loss, as all structures were entirely destroyed. Authorities are currently investigating the origin of the initial fire.