A major fire broke out in the Shastri Nagar area of Thane early this morning. Around four in the morning, smoke suddenly spread in the 18-storey building named Milan Hill, causing chaos. Preliminary information suggests that the fire was sparked due to a fault in the electrical wiring near the tenth floor.
About 70 residents trapped in the building due to the fire were evacuated in time by the fire brigade. Two senior citizens were injured in the incident and are undergoing treatment in the hospital. Although some flats suffered significant damage, fortunately, there was no loss of life. The fire has been brought under control, and an investigation is underway to find the exact cause. This incident has once again brought the issue of fire safety in high-rise buildings into discussion.
In Brief
A major fire broke out in the Shastri Nagar area of Thane early in the morning.
This incident occurred in an 18-story building named Milan Hill.
The fire started around 4 AM, causing chaos as smoke spread.
According to preliminary information, the fire erupted due to a fault in the electrical wiring near the tenth floor.
There is a fear of significant damage, and rescue operations are underway.