Haryana: Fire Broke Out In-Open Scrap Yard in Gurugram Village

Gurugram: Fire broke out in an open scrap yard in Kankrola village on Monday, March 9 morning. A thick layer of smoke surrounded the area.  Responding to a call regarding the incident, a fire services team from IMT Manesar has arrived at the spot and is engaged in firefighting operations, he said.

According to fire officer Lalit Kumar, two fire engines from Sector 37 and Sector 29 stations, as well as those from Honda and Maruti showrooms in Manesar, have been pressed into service.  

Earlier in Mumbai one person was injured after a fishing boat, owned by Reshma Moses Dhake of Bhati Koliwada, caught fire and sank in deep waters off the Mumbai coast on Sunday morning, March 9. According to the Hindustan Times, a crew member of the Sea Princess vessel was injured in the incident.

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The fire broke out due to a stove or gas flare-up. However, an investigation is still going on to determine the exact cause of the blaze on board Sea Princess. At the time of the incident, seven crew members were on board. The rescue team reached within half an hour after the incident. The blaze caused extensive damage to the vessel's front section.