Fire breaks out in Mumbai’s Film City
The Mumbai Fire Brigade, local police, BMC Ward Control and a 108 Ambulance team were mobilised, and the blaze was brought under control
On Monday, October 5, 2026, a fire erupted at a temporary production unit within Goregaon Film City in Mumbai. The blaze, which sent a substantial cloud of smoke into the sky, did not result in any reported injuries. The Mumbai Fire Brigade confirmed the incident at 4:02 p.m., taking place behind Reliance Media Works and Prime Focus in Film City, Goregaon (East). The fire was limited to a 100 ft x 20 ft Production Control Room (PCR) unit at a temporary site near Prime Focus Studio.
The fire impacted various elements within the unit, including electrical wiring, cables, installations, wooden planks, air conditioning units, bamboo, plastic, sound systems, and shooting equipment. Emergency services, comprising the Mumbai Fire Brigade, local police, BMC Ward Control, and a 108 Ambulance team, were promptly dispatched to the scene. These teams swiftly managed to contain the fire, extinguishing it by 4:55 p.m.
Authorities are awaiting further details regarding the incident. The tragedy has sparked calls for action, with the All Indian Cine Workers Association demanding an FIR against the channel, producer, and the production house, as well as the resignation of Film City's Managing Director.
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