Mumbai, January 25: A massive fire broke out at a furniture market in Goregaon East on Saturday, officials said. The fire, which started at the Khadakpada Furniture Market in the Raheja building, was reported at 11:19 AM. The fire escalated to Level II by 11:24 AM and reached Level III by 11:48 AM, according to the Mumbai Fire Brigade.

The blaze has been confined to 5-6 galas containing wooden furniture, plastic materials, scrap, thermocol, and plywood on the ground floor of the market, covering an area of approximately 2000 x 2000 square meters. Goregaon Fire: Blaze Erupts at Khadakpada Furniture Market in Mumbai, Heavy Smoke Engulfs Area (Watch Video).

Fire Breaks Out at Furniture Market in Goregaon

The fire brigade has deployed extensive resources to contain the fire, including 12 fire engines, 11 jumbo water tankers, a robotic fire vehicle, a quick response vehicle, a breathing apparatus van, and a control post. Four high-pressure lines and five large hose lines are being used to douse the flames. Mumbai Fire: Massive Blaze Erupts at BMW Car Dealer’s Office on CST Road in Kalina; No Casualty Reported.

According to officials, the fire was initially declared a Level-I incident at 11:18 AM but was upgraded to Level-II at 11:24 AM and subsequently to Level-III by 11:48 AM as the flames intensified. As of 12:23 PM, no injuries have been reported in the incident. Further details are awaited.

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