Swift Response Quells Maharashtra Stall Blaze

A fire ignited in three stalls in Thane, Maharashtra early on Friday, with authorities extinguishing it in 40 minutes. The fire, which involved POP idols, prompted swift action from firefighters and electrical safety personnel. Yasin Tadvi of the Disaster Management Cell confirmed no casualties.

A fire erupted in three stalls in Maharashtra's Thane district early Friday morning and was promptly subdued within 40 minutes, an official disclosed. The blaze broke out in 'galas' at Jivdani Nagar in the Diva area, according to Yasin Tadvi, head of the Disaster Management Cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation.

The fire control room was alerted to the incident at 3:07 a.m. The affected stalls reportedly housed POP (Plaster of Paris) idols, the official stated. While firefighters were dispatched to the scene, employees from the area's electricity provider also arrived to prevent any electrical hazards during the firefighting efforts, he added.

The firefighting team completed their operation by 3:45 a.m., the official mentioned, further noting that the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

(With inputs from agencies.)