Overview

• The fire broke out at 3 am on May 12, 2025, at the Richland Complex in Vadpe village, Bhiwandi, Thane district.
• At least 15 warehouses were destroyed, with stored items including petroleum products, clothes, cosmetics, and healthcare goods.
• Three fire engines were deployed, and firefighters brought the blaze under control by 9 am; cooling operations are still ongoing.
• No casualties have been reported, though officials noted that the presence of petroleum products intensified the fire.
• This incident follows a series of industrial fires in Maharashtra, raising ongoing concerns about safety compliance and hazardous material storage.