Fire breaks out in Bhiwandi dyeing unit

The blaze erupted in a dyeing unit situated in Shelar village on the outskirts of Bhiwandi at around 6.00 PM, officials from the Disaster Management cell of Thane District Collectorate said

Thane (Maha), Oct 22: A major fire broke out in a dyeing unit in Bhiwandi of the district this evening, official said.

The blaze erupted in a dyeing unit situated in Shelar village on the outskirts of Bhiwandi at around 6.00 PM, officials from the Disaster Management cell of Thane District Collectorate said.

Fire Engines from Bhiwandi-Nizampur City Municipal Corporation as well as fire tenders from Thane and Kalyan civic bodies were rushed to the spot to douse the fire, they said.

Additional details are awaited.

PTI