Heroic Act: Civic Leader Prevents Major Fire Tragedy in Thane

A fire erupted at the top floor of a building in Thane’s Mumbra area. Ashraf Shanu Pathan, the civic body's Leader of Opposition, acted swiftly to avert disaster by cutting off the power supply and helping evacuate residents before the fire brigade arrived. No casualties were reported.

A fire broke out on the top floor of a four-storey building in the Mumbra area of Thane, Maharashtra, but quick intervention by Ashraf Shanu Pathan, the local Leader of Opposition, averted a potential disaster.

Before the fire brigade arrived, Pathan swiftly turned off the main power supply and helped evacuate the residents from the building. The fire was suspected to have started due to a gas cylinder pipe burst.

Pathan coordinated initial response efforts, removed valuables, and prevented further fire spread by cutting electricity, earning him praise for his actions. Thankfully, no casualties were reported, and the fire was brought under control soon after.