Fire breaks out in Mumbai’s Film City
A fire broke out at a temporary production control room in Mumbai's Film City on Monday, causing significant damage to equipment. No injuries were reported, and the blaze was brought under control within an hour.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding production sets and infrastructure in the Indian film industry.
A fire broke out at a temporary production unit at Goregaon Film City in Mumbai on Monday (October 5, 2026), sending a large plume of smoke into the air. No injuries have been reported.
According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade, a Level-I fire was reported at 4:02 p.m. behind Reliance Media Works and Prime Focus in Film City, Goregaon (East). The blaze was confined to a 100 ft × 20 ft Production Control Room (PCR) unit set up at a temporary location behind Prime Focus Studio.
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