Thane, March 24 A fire broke out in a warehouse and quickly spread to a nearby residential building, causing extensive damage, in the Mira Road area of Thane district on Tuesday night, but no injuries were reported, fire officials said.
The fire erupted around 8:30 pm in the warehouse located near the 'Amish Park' residential building. The warehouse reportedly stored sofas and furniture used for wedding ceremonies, which fueled the fire and caused it to intensify within a short period, they said.
According to officials, the presence of highly flammable materials led to the rapid spread of flames, which soon engulfed parts of the neighboring residential building.
Several flats in the building were affected as the fire spread, damaging household items, including furniture, electronic appliances, and other belongings, they stated.
Multiple fire engines were deployed to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further.
"No one was injured in the incident," a fireman said.
The officials said the financial loss was expected to be substantial due to the destruction of goods in the warehouse, as well as damage to the building.
The exact cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained, they added.
The blaze triggered panic among residents in the area, many of whom evacuated their homes as a precautionary measure.