🔥 Thick Smoke Fills Air as Massive Fire Erupts at Dyeing Company in Maharashtra’s Bhiwandi | VIDEO

A massive fire broke out at a dyeing company in Bhiwandi’s Saravali MIDC industrial area early Friday afternoon, sending thick plumes of smoke billowing into the sky and triggering panic among workers and nearby residents.

Fire tenders from Bhiwandi, Thane, and Kalyan fire stations rushed to the spot and are currently engaged in extensive firefighting operations. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported so far, officials confirmed.

🚒 Fire Details and Current Situation

According to preliminary information from local fire officials, the fire was first reported around 11:15 a.m. from a dyeing and textile manufacturing unit located within the Saravali MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) estate — an area known for housing several small- and medium-scale textile and chemical units.

Eyewitnesses said they heard a loud noise before noticing dense black smoke rising from the building. The intensity of the flames reportedly spread rapidly due to the presence of flammable chemicals and fabric materials inside the premises.

⚠️ Authorities on High Alert

Local police and disaster management teams have cordoned off the affected area to prevent people from gathering near the site.
Officials from the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) and MIDC Fire Department have confirmed that at least six to eight fire tenders are currently working to douse the flames.

Water tankers and firefighting foam units have also been deployed to prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent industrial buildings.

📹 Visuals from the Site

Videos shared by news agency ANI and local reporters show massive flames engulfing the upper portions of the dyeing unit as fire officials attempt to control the situation. The dense smoke cloud could reportedly be seen from several kilometers away, including parts of Kalyan and Thane.

(Watch the viral video below — caution: viewer discretion advised.)

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🧯 Possible Cause of the Fire

While the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, initial assessments suggest it may have started due to either:

• A short circuit in the factory’s power line, or
• Overheating of machinery used in the dyeing process.

An official investigation has been launched by the Bhiwandi Fire Department and local police, who will also assess whether fire safety protocols and equipment were in place at the unit.

📍 About Saravali MIDC, Bhiwandi

The Saravali MIDC industrial area, located about 10 km from central Bhiwandi, is a key textile and chemical hub in Thane district. It houses more than 200 small- and medium-scale factories, including dyeing, weaving, and garment units.

Despite repeated incidents of industrial fires in the region over the years, many factories still operate in densely packed structures, raising concerns over fire safety compliance and emergency preparedness.

🗣️ Officials’ Statement

A senior fire officer from Bhiwandi Nizampur Municipal Corporation told India TV Digital:

Local authorities have advised residents to avoid the Saravali MIDC area until operations conclude, as smoke levels remain high.

🧠 Safety Reminder

This incident serves as another reminder of the fire hazards prevalent in industrial zones and the urgent need for regular inspections, safety drills, and installation of automated fire suppression systems.

In the past five years, over a dozen industrial fires have been reported in the Bhiwandi and Thane belt, largely due to electrical faults or chemical mishandling.

📅 Summary: What We Know So Far