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Thane Wedding Venue Fire Triggers Evacuation of 1,000-Plus Guests, No Injuries Reported

Authorities are probing whether fireworks or burning decoration materials sparked the blaze.

Overview

  • The fire erupted around 10:30–11 pm Thursday at The Blue Roof Club on Ghodbunder Road in the Ovala area, according to officials.
  • Disaster management teams and firefighters contained the blaze within about 30 minutes, with the site declared extinguished by around midnight.
  • Two fire engines, a rescue vehicle and a utility vehicle were deployed as police managed crowds and traffic along the busy stretch.
  • Officials said 1,000 to 1,200 wedding guests were moved out safely, preventing casualties or injuries.
  • The incident follows several recent fires in Thane and Bhiwandi this month, prompting heightened attention to local fire safety.