8-10 BEST CNG Buses Catch Fire At Anik Depot Near Sion; Separate Blaze Erupts At Goregaon Film City
Mumbai: Around 10 BEST's CNG-run buses parked at Anik Bus depot near Sion caught fire on Monday evening, creating a panic among commuters and residents nearby. As per bystanders the fire initially broke in one bus, which quickly escalated as the blaze spread to buses parked in rows. As a result the entire area was engulfed in thick smoke. Firefighting Operation Underway "The fire incident was…
Mumbai witnessed a series of fires on Monday evening, with eight to ten BEST CNG buses ablaze at Anik Bus depot near Sion. The blaze ignited in one bus, rapidly spreading to neighboring vehicles parked in a row, engulfing the entire area in thick smoke. The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) swiftly responded, deploying four fire engines, five jumbo water tankers, a quick response vehicle, and an ambulance to the scene. As of the last update, no injuries were reported, and firefighting efforts were ongoing.
Separately, a fire broke out at the Goregaon Film City, located east of the city. According to the BMC's disaster management cell, the incident was reported to the MFB at 4:02 pm and was extinguished by 4:55 pm. The fire originated outside the sets of two films, Dhamaal With Pati Patni Aur Panga Season 2 and MTV Hustle Season 5.
While no filming was taking place for Pati Patni Aur Panga 2, the concluding scenes of Hustle 5 were being shot, and the crew and artists had gathered on location. Despite the active filming, all personnel safely evacuated the premises upon noticing the fire.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade's rapid deployment and efficient response played a crucial role in containing the fires, ensuring the safety of the public and minimizing damage.
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