Mumbai: Fire breaks out in Kamathipura, no injuries reported

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A massive fire broke out in street number 3 of Kamathipur area in Grant Road, news agency ANI reported. The fire broke out on the second floor of a building. Five fire engines have reached the spot and fire fighting operations are underway. No one has been reported injured in the fire incident yet, Mumbai Fire Department said, ANI reported.

In another fire incident, on Monday night, a fire broke out on the 27th floor of a Navi Mumbai high rise. The officials further stated that no injuries or casualties have been reported until now. According to the report, the incident occurred in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area.

The ANI report stated that due to the fire department's prompt response to the distress call, the fire tenders reached the spot on time and currently efforts are underway to douse the fire.

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Meanwhile, in Madhya Pradesh, an explosion in a firecracker factory has resulted to a massive fire. The incident has taken place in Harda, Madhya Pradesh. People injured in the explosion are being shifted to a hospital for treatment, ANI reported.

The blast in the firecracker factory in Harda, resulted to the severe blaze, engulfing not only the factory but surrounding buildings. Reportedly, thick smoke and flames can be seen billowing into the sky, raising concerns about the safety of nearby residents.

More details are awaited.

(With ANI inputs)