Major Fire Engulfs Khadakpada Furniture Market in Mumbai, No Injuries Reported
The Level-III fire destroyed 5-6 shops in a densely populated area, with firefighting efforts lasting over five hours.
- A massive fire broke out at the Khadakpada Furniture Market in Goregaon East, Mumbai, at 11:19 am on Saturday.
- The fire was classified as a Level-III incident and affected approximately 2,000 square meters of ground-floor shops storing flammable materials like wood, plastic, and thermocol.
- Firefighting teams deployed 12 fire engines, 11 jumbo water tankers, and advanced equipment, including high-pressure hoses and a firefighting robot, to contain the blaze.
- The fire was brought under control after more than five hours of efforts, with no injuries or casualties reported.
- Local residents raised concerns about unauthorised shops in the congested area, urging authorities to take preventive measures to avoid future incidents.