Major fire breaks out at Bhiwandi factory

A major fire broke out at Savita Sizing Company in Babla compound, Bhiwandi area in Thane late night on Friday.

According to the locals, the fire started due to a short circuit. At the time when the fire broke out 5 workers of the company were sleeping inside but managed to come out safely.

Fire brigade reached the spot immediately and brought the fire under control.

The fire has been doused and there are no reports of any injuries or casualties.

Earlier, a massive fire broke out in the Navrang Studio inside Todi Mill Compound at Lower Parel in Central Mumbai on Friday midnight. 

The fourth floor of the building was gutted by flames.

The incident took place at around 1 am at the studio. Navrang studio, situated on the Senapati Bapat Marg, was shut down years ago, the official added.

In December last year, at least 14 people were killed and many injured after a major fire broke out in a building in Kamala Mills Compound in Lower Parel in Mumbai.