Fire breaks out at Maharashtra Minister Ganesh Naik's bungalow in Mumbai
The blaze occurred at the official residence in Churchgate on Wednesday morning, but no injuries or casualties were reported.
A fire broke out at the Pawangad official bungalow of Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik in south Mumbai on Wednesday, according to reports from The Hindu, The Pioneer and The Indian Express.
The incident was reported at 11.43 a.m. at the bungalow, which is located opposite the Mantralaya bus stop in Churchgate.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) stated that the fire originated in an air-conditioning unit. The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) declared it a Level-I fire at 11.55 a.m.
The blaze spread across approximately 4,000 square feet on the ground floor, affecting electrical wiring, kitchen articles, office files, furniture, a refrigerator and a false ceiling. Fire brigade personnel extinguished the fire at 1.26 p.m.
Minister Naik was not present at the bungalow when the fire occurred. No injuries or casualties were reported during the incident.
The minister's office issued a statement confirming the fire had been brought under control and that the situation was currently under control.