Huge Blaze Engulfs Boisar Vegetable Market in Early Morning Fire; Heavy Losses Feared

PALGHAR / BOISAR:
A massive fire broke out at the main vegetable market (Bhaji Market) in Boisar early this morning around 4:00 AM. The inferno swiftly spread across dense rows of temporary stalls and wooden structures, turning over a dozen shops into ashes within minutes.
Local vendors preparing for early morning supplies noticed smoke rising near the central section of the market and raised an immediate alarm. Fire tenders from the local municipal corporation and Tarapur MIDC fire station rushed to the scene. Due to highly combustible materials such as wooden crates, plastic sheets, and dry gunny bags, firefighters faced intense challenges before bringing the flames under control.
While no casualties or injuries have been reported so far, local vendors have suffered immense financial damage, losing fresh stock, equipment, and cash kept in their stalls. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be confirmed, though authorities suspect a short circuit in overhead power lines. A formal investigation is underway.