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Palghar: Firecracker shop goes up in flames, no casualties

Updated on: 22 October,2022 07:47 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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The shop was selling firecrackers ahead of Diwali celebrations. Due to the incident the shop was completely gutted in the fire. The fire erupted on the premises on Saturday morning, an official said

Palghar: Firecracker shop goes up in flames, no casualties

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A fire broke out at a shop selling firecrackers in Nalasopara area of Maharashtra's Palghar district on Saturday, officials said. No casualties were reported in the incident, they added, reported the PTI.


The shop was selling firecrackers ahead of Diwali celebrations. Due to the incident the shop was completely gutted in the fire. The fire erupted on the premises on Saturday morning, an official from the local fire brigade told the PTI.


The entire stock of firecrackers in the shop was destroyed and loud sounds of the crackers bursting were heard in the locality, the official said, adding that the cause for the blaze is yet to be ascertained. 


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While no one was injured in the incident, the flames were doused in an hour-long operation followed by a cooling operation by the fire brigade, an official said.

Mumbai and its adjoining areas are gearing up to celebrate Diwali. The markets in the state are witnessing huge crowds. Markets in Mumbai are witnessing the rush of shoppers purchasing clothes, sweets, lights, firecrackers, flowers and gifts for Diwali.

(with PTI inputs)

 

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