One dead as fire breaks out at film set in Andheri

A fire broke out at a film set in suburban Andheri (West) on Friday afternoon, a civic official said. One person has died, reports HT.

The blaze erupted at a film set installed at Chitrakoot Ground next to the Andheri Sports Complex around 4.30 pm, she said.

Earlier, officials had said the fire started in a shop in the area, but later they confirmed that it was at a film set. Plumes of black smoke were seen billowing from the spot.

Three fire engines had reached the site and dousing operation was on, the official said, adding there were no reports of anyone getting injured.