Major Blaze Engulfs Bhiwandi Warehouse for Over 24 Hours

A significant fire erupted at a Bhiwandi warehouse, affecting at least five godowns with chemicals. Firefighters controlled the blaze after more than 24 hours, with cooling efforts continuing to prevent rekindling. The incident underscores the challenges faced by disaster management teams in industrial areas.

A substantial fire engulfed a warehouse in Bhiwandi tehsil, persisting for over 24 hours before being managed on Wednesday morning, according to officials.

The blaze impacted at least five godowns containing chemicals, as confirmed by an official source.

Cooling operations are still ongoing at the Mayashree Compound in Purna, as stated by a fire brigade official. The fire ignited around 8 AM on Tuesday and continued overnight. Saquib Kharbe, head of the disaster management cell of the Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation, reported that a firefighting team remains on-site to prevent any further incidents.

(With inputs from agencies.)