Chemical godown gutted in Bhiwandi, no report of injury
Thane: A fire gutted a chemical godown in Bhiwandi in Thane district on Tuesday, though there were no reports of injury to anyone, said officials.
The blaze started at 1 pm in Purna village and two fire-tending vehicles of Bhiwandi Nizampura Municipal Corporation brought it under control after a couple of hours, they added.
"There are no reports of injury to anyone. However, due to large amounts of chemicals getting burnt, a pungent smell pervaded the area for a long time. The cause of the fire is being ascertained," an official added.
