In Pics: Fire At Thane's Bhiwandi Garment Factory

A major fire broke out at a garment factory where workers also live in the Bhiwandi town of Thane district on Tuesday, officials said in Maharashtra.

  • Local police officers said that by 10.30 am, people trapped inside had been safely rescued from the four-storey building.
    Local police officers said that by 10.30 am, people trapped inside had been safely rescued from the four-storey building.
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  • Some workers were able to access the terrace of the building where they waited till safety officers were able to rescue them, said police sources.
    Some workers were able to access the terrace of the building where they waited till safety officers were able to rescue them, said police sources.
  • Fires caused by gas explosions and short circuits are not infrequent in cities.
    Fires caused by gas explosions and short circuits are not infrequent in cities.
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