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Major fire breaks out in 17-storey Thane building, over 50 residents rescued, no casualties

Thane, Nov 9 (UNI) A massive fire broke out in a 17-storey residential building in the Wagle Estate area of Thane on Sunday night, disrupting Diwali celebrations in the city.
The blaze, which started on the ninth floor, rapidly spread up to the 17th floor, putting the lives of several residents at risk. However, a swift response by the fire brigade prevented any loss of life.
The fire broke out last night at the 17-storey 'Carline' building in the Raheja Garden complex at Wagle Estate. Taking serious note of the incident, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde rushed to the spot to oversee the rescue and firefighting operations.
Shinde arrived at the complex with a few close associates while firefighters were battling the blaze. As electricity supply to the premises had been disconnected as a safety precaution, he entered the building premises carrying a large battery-powered torch. He later interacted with fire brigade personnel near the parking area and sought details about the cause of the fire and the ongoing rescue operation.
During the interaction, firefighters informed him that a person was stranded on an upper floor. Shinde asked whether the person was young and was told that the resident was being brought down safely in a wheelchair. He also enquired about the smoke inside the building and whether the rescue team had reached the upper floors.
Following the alert, around 10 to 15 fire engines from Thane and Mumbai were rushed to the site. After nearly six hours of sustained efforts, firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control. More than 50 residents, along with their pets, were safely evacuated from the building. Some people sustained injuries during the incident.
Although no casualties were reported, the fire caused extensive damage to property. Household belongings in flats from the ninth to the 17th floors were gutted in the blaze.
In the wake of the incident, Thane District Collector Shrikrishna Panchal announced a ban on rockets and other fireworks that are launched into the air across Thane district. He also directed that other types of firecrackers should be burst only in open grounds, citing safety concerns.
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