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IN PHOTOS: Car catches fire in Maharashtra's Thane, traffic hit

Updated On: 24 July, 2026 10:22 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

A car caught fire on the Thane-Nashik Highway near Kopri Bridge on Friday, causing traffic congestion on the busy stretch near Majiwada in the district, officials said. Pics/RDMC

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Firefighters reached the scene soon after receiving information about the blaze and worked to extinguish the fire. Pics/RDMC
Firefighters reached the scene soon after receiving information about the blaze and worked to extinguish the fire. Pics/RDMC
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According to the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), the car was completely destroyed after catching fire at Vijay Park near Kasarvadavali Naka in Thane on Friday evening

According to the Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), the car was completely destroyed after catching fire at Vijay Park near Kasarvadavali Naka in Thane on Friday evening

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The fire was brought under control by the fire brigade, and no injuries were reported in the incident. Efforts were underway to restore the traffic movement, officials said

The fire was brought under control by the fire brigade, and no injuries were reported in the incident. Efforts were underway to restore the traffic movement, officials said

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The flames were successfully put out, preventing the fire from spreading to nearby vehicles

The flames were successfully put out, preventing the fire from spreading to nearby vehicles

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The fire was reported at around 7.47 pm. The vehicle was travelling from Vikhroli to Lodha Amara in Kolshet when the blaze broke out

The fire was reported at around 7.47 pm. The vehicle was travelling from Vikhroli to Lodha Amara in Kolshet when the blaze broke out

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The driver and his friend noticed the fire in time and safely got out of the car before the flames spread

The driver and his friend noticed the fire in time and safely got out of the car before the flames spread

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