Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 13: In the morning hours of Friday, November 13 a major fire broke out in a powerloom unit at Khoka compound road in Bhiwandi. To take control over the situation three fire tenders rushed to the spot. No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident.

As per the officials of Bhiwandi’s fire department, the early morning fire caused panic among the residents living near the powerloom unit.

“Three of our vehicles are still at the spot and the cooling process is on right now. The fire is now under control . Water tankers are being called to cool down the unit. It was a powerloom, so there was a stock of clothes inside which caught fire,” said Rajesh Pawar, chief fire officer, Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation (BNCMC).

Sources said that there are around 40 residential houses near the unit. In order to ensure the safety of residents living near the unit, they were evacuated and cooking cylinders from their households were shifted.

“For safety of the residents the fire officials have shifted them. In Bhiwandi, most powerlooms are located in residential areas,” added Pawar.