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Thane: Police Escort Vehicle Catches Fire Outside Maha Dy CM Eknath Shinde’s Bungalow In Louiswadi; VIDEO

Thane: A police escort vehicle caught fire outside Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s bungalow in the Louiswadi area of Thane on Friday night, triggering a commotion at the spot. No casualties or injuries have been officially reported so far. Video Shows Panic Due To Fire Incident Thane, Maharashtra: A police escort vehicle caught fire outside Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's bungalow in…

Thane: Police Escort Vehicle Catches Fire Outside Maha Dy CM Eknath Shinde’s Bungalow In Louiswadi; VIDEO

On Friday night, a police escort vehicle set ablaze outside the residence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Thane's Louiswadi area sparked panic among the vicinity. The fire incident, accompanied by white smoke, prompted a swift response from police personnel and local residents. No official reports of casualties or injuries have been filed thus far.

The video circulating on social media depicts the chaotic scene, with the vehicle engulfed in flames. Authorities are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Meanwhile, just hours prior, a separate fire erupted in a 21-storey residential building in Ghatkopar East, resulting in three injuries and the subsequent evacuation of residents.

The Mumbai Fire Brigade managed to control the blaze after over two hours of firefighting efforts. The exact cause of the Ghatkopar fire remains under investigation as well.

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