By adbnu564 
A large-scale fire erupted early Monday morning at a warehouse complex located in the Richland Compound area of Bhiwandi, near Mumbai. The incident sent thick columns of dark smoke rising into the sky, alarming residents and local businesses in the vicinity.
Emergency services, including multiple fire engines and firefighting crews, were swiftly deployed to the scene. As of now, operations are still underway to douse the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent structures. No casualties have been reported yet, though officials have yet to confirm the exact cause of the blaze.
Visuals from the site reveal towering flames and dense smoke, underscoring the severity of the fire. The entire area has been cordoned off for safety reasons, and nearby buildings have been evacuated as a precautionary measure.
Bhiwandi, a key warehousing and logistics hub for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, has seen several fire incidents over the years due to high-density storage units and lack of stringent fire safety compliance in some facilities. Monday’s blaze raises renewed concerns about industrial safety standards in the region.
Authorities have initiated a preliminary investigation, and further details are expected once the fire is brought completely under control.