Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Fires Break Out in Palghar and Hubballi
Two fires happened in different places in India.
One was at a foam factory in Palghar, Maharashtra.
The fire started in the morning at a place where Bhagwati Foam Ltd stores their foam products.
No one was hurt, and firefighters are working to put out the fire.
The factory makes foam for beds, furniture, and other things.
The reason for the fire is not known yet, and people are trying to find out what caused it.
The other fire was at a mall in Hubballi.
The fire started on the 4th and 5th floors and spread to about 4,000-5,000 sq ft on each floor.
The cause of the fire is suspected to be a short circuit.
Firefighters are working to put out the fire, and more vehicles with larger capacities are on the way.
No one was hurt, but one cloth center and one furniture center were damaged.
A fire broke out at the godown of Bhagwati Foam Ltd in Palghar, Maharashtra.
No casualties have been reported in either incident.
The fire in Palghar was reported at around 9 am on Thursday, January 22.
The fire in Hubballi started on the 4th and 5th floors of Sukhasagar mall, covering about 4,000-5,000 sq ft on each floor.
The cause of the fire in Palghar is unknown and under investigation, while the fire in Hubballi is suspected to be due to a short circuit.
- Who
- Bhagwati Foam Ltd and Sukhasagar mall in Hubballi
- What
- Fires at a foam manufacturing godown and a mall
- When
- Around 9 am on Thursday, January 22 (Palghar); Time not specified (Hubballi)
- Where
- Chintupada, Mahim area, Palghar district, Maharashtra (Palghar); Maratha Galli area, Sukhasagar mall, Hubballi (Hubballi)
- Why
- Cause of the fire in Palghar is unknown and under investigation; Suspected short circuit in Hubballi
- Location 1
- Chintupada, Mahim area, Palghar district, Maharashtra
- Time of Incident 1
- Around 9 am on Thursday, January 22
- Company Involved 1
- Bhagwati Foam Ltd
- Products Manufactured 1
- Polyurethane foam products for mattresses, furniture, pillows, and industrial applications
- Firefighting Response 1
- Two fire engines rushed to the spot
- Location 2
- Maratha Galli area, Sukhasagar mall, Hubballi
- Time of Incident 2
- Not specified
- Cause of Fire 2
- Suspected short circuit
- Affected Areas 2
- 4th and 5th floors, covering about 4,000-5,000 sq ft each
- Firefighting Response 2
- Three fire engines installed, more vehicles with larger capacities on the way
- Affected Businesses 2
- One cloth center and one furniture center
