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Massive Fire Rages in Saki Naka Mumbai on Dussehra, 12 Shops Burnt
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News18•20-10-2026, 21:58
Massive Fire Rages in Saki Naka Mumbai on Dussehra, 12 Shops Burnt
- •A massive fire broke out in the Khairani Road area of Saki Naka in Mumbai during Dussehra celebrations, reducing 10 to 12 factories and shops to ashes.
- •Panic gripped the area as 4 to 5 gas cylinders exploded consecutively during the blaze, sending plumes of smoke visible from afar.
- •Five to six people sustained minor injuries in the fire and were immediately rushed to a government hospital for treatment.
- •Six fire brigade vehicles rushed to the spot and successfully brought the fire under control after three hours of tireless efforts, while cooling operations are currently underway.
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Preliminary information indicated that four to five gas cylinders exploded during the massive fire in the Khairani Road area of Saki Naka, though the exact cause of the factory fires remains unknown.
The massive fire and subsequent cylinder explosions reduced 10 to 12 factories and structures to ashes.
Five to six people sustained minor burn injuries and were immediately admitted to a government hospital for treatment.
