Maharashtra: Godown gutted in major fire in Thane district; none hurt

The fire erupted in the godown of an agri-technology company located in the Arihant compound at around 6.30 am

A godown was gutted in a fire on Wednesday in Purna village near Bhiwandi city in the Thane district.

Fire Brigade officials told PTI that the major fire erupted in the godown of an agri-technology company located in the Arihant compound at around 6.30 am. No injuries or casualties were reported so far.

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At least six fire engines and water tankers from Bhiwandi, Thane, and Kalyan brought it under control after six hours, a civic official told PTI. 

The cause of the blaze is not known.

(With inputs from PTI)

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