Maharashtra: Fire breaks at rubber factory in Thane

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A massive fire broke out at a rubber factory in the Dombivli township in thane district of Maharashtra in the wee hours of Tuesday.

No casualty was reported in the incident, the rubber factory was completely ravaged.

According to the officials, the fire broke out around 1 am and spread rapidly in the factory which is located in the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area.

At least six fire engines were rushed to the spot to douse the flames.

Officials says, thick smoke and the smell of burning rubber engulfed the entire area.

The cause of fire is not known yet.

More details are awaited.