Fire Breaks Out In Illegal Huts In Maharashtra's Thane, No Casualties Reported

A fire ignited in illegal huts at Mira Road, Thane, caused by a short circuit and subsequent gas cylinder explosions.

A short circuit caused a fire in illegal huts in Thane, with no casualties.

Source : IANS

A fire erupts in illegal huts on an open plot due to a short circuit at Mira Road, in the Thane district of Maharashtra, on Thursday. During the incident, two gas cylinders reportedly exploded. 

Following the incident, fire services reached the spot and brought the situation under control. However, no casualties were reported, according to a report by the news agency IANS.

Maharashtra: A fire broke out in illegal huts at Mira Road on an open plot due to a short circuit. Two gas cylinders reportedly exploded during the incident. The fire department brought the situation under control, and no casualties were reported pic.twitter.com/V07goCThff

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Fire Erupts In Lucknow's Excise Department Office

Similarly, a massive fire broke out at the Excise Department office in Lucknow’s Kaiserbagh area on Saturday (May 26, 2025), triggering panic in the region. The office, located under the Wazirganj police station limits near the old High Court outpost, witnessed sudden flames and thick smoke, prompting locals to alert authorities immediately.

According to eyewitnesses, panic spread quickly as smoke was seen billowing from the premises. Locals informed both the police and the fire brigade without delay.

Two fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and firefighting efforts are currently underway. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and officials have yet to ascertain the extent of the damage. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing.

In a separate incident the same day, four individuals were allegedly attacked and their vehicle set on fire by a mob over suspicion of transporting cattle meat. The incident took place in the region, and according to PTI, local Bajrang Dal leaders claimed it was the same vehicle that had been intercepted by villagers a fortnight ago under similar suspicions. At that time, the police had clarified that the meat being transported was buffalo meat and had released the individuals after laboratory confirmation.

Superintendent of Police (Rural) Amrit Jain said, “A police team reached the spot, rescued the four people and rushed them to a hospital.” He added that the meat has been seized and sent for laboratory testing. A case has been registered, and a thorough investigation is underway.