Major fire at Pawane MIDC engulfs four industrial units; no injuries reported
Thick plumes of black smoke were seen rising from the industrial premises as the fire intensified, raising concerns due to the presence of chemical and rubber materials in the affected units. Workers in nearby factories rushed out as a precautionary measure, while police and civic authorities moved quickly to secure the area
Amritpal Singh Sanhotra 
A major fire broke out at Pawane MIDC in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, January 24, around 12.30 pm, engulfing four industrial units and triggering panic across the industrial belt. The blaze spread rapidly to Beta Chemical, Raigad Chemical, and two units of National Rubber, officials said.
Thick plumes of black smoke were seen rising from the industrial premises as the fire intensified, raising concerns due to the presence of chemical and rubber materials in the affected units. Workers in nearby factories rushed out as a precautionary measure, while police and civic authorities moved quickly to secure the area.
Upon receiving information about the incident, the Navi Mumbai Fire Brigade rushed multiple fire engines to the spot. Fire tenders from Koparkhairane, Shirvane, and CIDCO fire stations were deployed to tackle the blaze. Firefighters battled the flames for nearly three hours before bringing the fire under control.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) of the Vashi division, Adinath Budhwant, who was present at the site, said swift coordination between emergency agencies helped prevent further damage.
“As soon as we received information about the fire at Pawane MIDC, fire brigade teams and police personnel were immediately deployed at the spot. The fire spread to four industrial units, but timely action helped contain the situation,” Budhwant said.
He added that safety remained the top priority during the operation. “The area was secured to avoid any untoward incident. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties have been reported so far. The fire was brought under control after nearly three hours of continuous firefighting,” he said.
Police personnel cordoned off the surrounding area to restrict movement, while nearby industrial units were advised to remain alert until the situation was fully stabilised. Civic officials said cooling operations were still underway to prevent any re-ignition.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Authorities said a detailed investigation will be carried out once the site is declared safe, and the extent of damage to the affected units will be assessed thereafter.
