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Chemical Godown Fire Erupts in Bhiwandi, Fire Officer Injured

Firefighters from nearby cities remain on scene, with the cause yet to be determined.

Overview

  • The blaze began around 9:45 pm on Sunday at a chemical storage unit near Savad Naka in Lonad village along the MumbaiNashik highway.
  • Officials reported no civilian casualties as of the latest update.
  • Fire officer Nitin Lad was injured after slipping into a drain during the operation and received medical assistance.
  • Four fire engines—two from Kalyan and one each from Bhiwandi and Ulhasnagar—were deployed alongside private water tankers.
  • Crews are still working to douse the flames, and thick smoke has affected the surrounding industrial area.