Massive Fire Erupts in Thane District, Injuring Five and Destroying 40 Two-Wheelers

A fire in a residential building's basement in Thane district injured five people and destroyed 40 two-wheelers. Occurring early Sunday, the blaze forced one man to jump from the first floor, resulting in injuries. Firefighters contained the fire in an hour, and investigations are ongoing.

A fire erupted in the basement of a residential building in Maharashtra's Thane district, injuring five individuals, according to civic officials. The incident occurred early Sunday morning in the Sagaon area of Dombivli town.

Among the injured, a woman suffered burn injuries and a man sustained injuries after jumping from the first floor. Three others faced minor injuries, all of whom are now receiving treatment at a hospital, officials confirmed.

The fire also gutted 40 two-wheelers parked in the building's basement. Two fire engines responded promptly and managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)