A fire erupted in the power meter room of a residential building in Thane, Maharashtra, on Friday afternoon, prompting the evacuation of around 100 residents. The incident occurred at 2:08 pm in Rajhans Annex Society, located in the Gaodevi area of Naupada. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the blaze.
Emergency responders from the fire brigade, disaster management cell, police department, and the Maharashtra Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) quickly arrived at the scene to tackle the situation. As dense smoke filled the premises, they promptly evacuated the residents to safety on the ground floor. Additionally, 35 to 40 occupants gathered on the terrace as a precautionary measure.
The swift response of the emergency responders ensured that the situation was brought under control, and the blaze was eventually extinguished. According to officials, the fire completely gutted five electric meter boxes and the surrounding electrical wiring. The evacuation process was carried out efficiently, with no reports of injuries or casualties.
The residents were safely relocated, and the situation was brought under control.
