1 hr ago
Fire Breaks Out In Thane Apartment; Two Women Escape Safely
A fire started inside an apartment in Thane.
It happened on the third floor of a tall residential building.
Two women were inside the apartment when the fire began.
They left the home safely before emergency teams arrived.
Firefighters and other emergency workers came to help.
They stopped the fire from spreading to nearby apartments.
No one was hurt or killed.
Several household items were badly damaged.
Officials are still investigating what caused the fire.
A fire broke out in Flat No. 303 at Capri Co-operative Housing Society in Hiranandani Estate, Thane (West), on September 2, 2026.
The blaze began on the third floor of the 10-storey residential building near Seema School.
Two female residents evacuated safely before emergency responders arrived, and no casualties were reported.
The Thane Fire Brigade, Regional Disaster Management Cell, and Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company responded.
Firefighters controlled the blaze by about 5:15 PM; household items including an air conditioner, television, beds, cupboards, and clothing were damaged.
- Who
- Two female residents, the Thane Fire Brigade, the Regional Disaster Management Cell, and Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company personnel were involved.
- What
- A fire broke out inside Flat No. 303, damaging household belongings but causing no casualties.
- Where
- Capri Co-operative Housing Society in Hiranandani Estate, Thane (West), near Seema School along Dharmaveer Anand Dighe Marg.
- When
- The incident was reported at approximately 4:23 PM on September 2, 2026, and the fire was controlled by about 5:15 PM.
- Why
- The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Key facts
- Location
- Capri Co-operative Housing Society, Hiranandani Estate, Thane (West)
- Apartment
- Flat No. 303 on the third floor
- Building
- 10-storey residential building
- Emergency call
- Approximately 4:23 PM on September 2, 2026
- Fire controlled
- Around 5:15 PM
- Casualties
- None reported
- Damage
- Air conditioning unit, television, wooden beds, wooden cupboards, clothing, and other household belongings
Quotes
Senior emergency response team official
An unnamed senior official from the emergency response team involved in the fire operation
“Our teams reached the spot immediately after receiving the call. The primary focus was to ensure complete evacuation and contain the flames. Fortunately, both women living in the apartment acted swiftly and stepped out in time, preventing any injuries.”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
Related news
Short Circuit Triggered Fire Damages Wagle Estate House in Thane
Two Dead, Eight Injured in Vile Parle Building Fire
Vile Parle high-rise fire kills 2, injures 4 in Mumbai
Toddler, woman killed in Vile Parle residential building fire
Fire On 11th Floor Of Vile Parle West High-Rise
Fire at Mumbai Income Tax Office Aayakar Bhavan, 28 Rescued
Panvel Civic Body Sets Ganeshotsav Pandal Safety Permissions Meeting
Seven-Member Panel to Probe Amravati Hospital Fire
MSEDCL Urges Technical Staff to Prioritize Electricity Safety
Nashik Authority Reviews Sadhugram Plans For 2027 Kumbh
