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A massive fire at a plywood factory in Bhiwandi has been raging for over 24 hours. Firefighters are still working to control the blaze amid challenges like collapsing debris. No casualties have been reported so far. Cooling operations continue as authorities assess the damage.

Key Points: Bhiwandi Plywood Factory Fire Rages for Over 24 Hours

  • Fire broke out at Mani Surat Complex factory
  • No casualties reported yet
  • Cooling operations still ongoing
  • Debris collapse complicates firefighting efforts
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Maharashtra: Fire at Bhiwandi plywood factory rages for over 24 hours; cooling ops underway

A massive fire at a Bhiwandi plywood factory continues for over 24 hours, with cooling operations underway and no casualties reported.

"The cooling process is currently underway. We are trying to complete the firefighting operation as soon as possible. – Fire Officer Sachin Sawant"

Bhiwandi, April 27

A massive fire that broke out at a plywood factory in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi in the early hours of Saturday continued to rage for over 24 hours, gutting material worth several lakhs of rupees, officials said on Sunday.

Cooling operations are still underway.

According to officials, the fire broke out at a factory located within the Mani Surat Complex.

Officials said that they received a call about the blaze in a four-storey factory at 3:30 am on Saturday.

Following the call, the Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation deployed at least four fire tenders to the spot.

No casualties have been reported so far. Firefighting operations are still ongoing.

"The cooling process is currently underway. We are trying to complete the firefighting operation as soon as possible. However, we are facing many challenges due to the continuous burning of the plywood godown," Fire Officer Sachin Sawant told ANI on Sunday.

"The debris from the godown has collapsed, and the fire is still active. We are making every effort to bring it under control," he added.

Further details on the incident are still awaited.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Thank God there were no casualties! 🙏 The firefighters are doing an incredible job in such difficult conditions. Hope they get it under control soon.
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Priya M.
This is so scary! I live just 2km away and we could see the smoke all day yesterday. Makes me wonder about fire safety standards in these industrial areas.
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Amit S.
Only 4 fire tenders for such a massive blaze? Seems inadequate. The authorities should review their emergency response plans for industrial zones.
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Neha P.
The firefighters are true heroes! Working non-stop for 24 hours in dangerous conditions. Hope they get proper rest and recognition after this.
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Sunil D.
Plywood factories are always at high risk of fire. Maybe time for stricter regulations and mandatory fire suppression systems in these units?
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Meena R.
The economic loss must be devastating for the factory owners and workers. Hope insurance covers most of it and people can get back to work soon.

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