Overview

• The fire erupted at 8:53 pm on June 3 in a godown at the Chowdhari Compound scrap complex on Khardi Road, Diva.
• Flames spread swiftly to six adjacent warehouses owned by different individuals, completely gutting all structures.
• Emergency teams from the Thane Municipal Corporation, Daighar police station and the regional disaster management cell quelled the fire.
• No injuries were reported and cooling operations continued through the early hours of June 4.
• The incident follows recent industrial fires in Nagpur and Bhiwandi and has intensified scrutiny of safety compliance in Maharashtra’s industrial zones.