Anupamaa makers on the massive set fire: The fire department and relevant authorities are currently investigating the cause
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Fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported.
The makers, Shahi Production, in a statement said, 'An unfortunate incident occurred early this morning on the sets of Anupamaa. A fire broke out, but by God's grace, there were no casualties. There was no shoot on Sunday, and Monday's call time was scheduled for later in the day. At the time of the incident, no unit members were present — only security personnel and set staff, all of whom are safe.
No animals were harmed, and proper precautions were taken to ensure their safety.
The fire department and relevant authorities are currently investigating the cause, especially since the set was not in use and the main power lights were turned off.'
It further stated, 'We have also been made aware of individuals spreading false and misleading information. We sincerely request everyone to refrain from believing or circulating any unverified news.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the senior associations, industry peers, and well-wishers who have reached out with their support and concern. We are also grateful to the channel for standing by us — and above all, to the Almighty for keeping everyone safe.
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'It was a massive fire that caused significant damage'
BN Tiwari, President of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), told us, 'The fire broke out around 5 am.
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It was a massive fire that caused significant damage.' He went on to highlight that a fire safety audit had recently been conducted on the Anupamaa set. He said, 'The production had undergone a thorough fire audit and was found to be fully compliant with all mandatory safety norms. Unfortunately, despite these precautions, the fire broke out — most likely due to a short circuit or electrical fault.
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Stressing on the need for stricter safety measures across the industry, BN Tiwari said, 'All sets should go through proper fire and structural audits, especially since many older structures are still in use and pose serious risks.
Clear and accessible exit routes, along with functional firefighting equipment, are critical. We urge producers to ensure comprehensive audits across departments and to maintain proper insurance coverage.
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'We urgently need to reassess Film City's infrastructure'
JD Majethia, Chairman (TV & Web Series), Indian Film and Television Producers Council (IFTPC), added, 'Thankfully, there were no casualties. Our biggest fear is the loss of lives.
Unlike private premises, Film City spans 420 sets, making fire control far more challenging. Located in an open, uncontrolled area, it is crucial that we have full government support to ensure safety. Apart from individual producers being more vigilant and taking extra care and precautions, we urgently need to reassess Film City's infrastructure and enhance security by developing more guarded and secure studios.
Continuous and well-coordinated vigilance is essential. A centralised CCTV system should monitor every corner of each set, enabling immediate response to any fire outbreak. We plan to submit a formal request to the Chief Minister to address these concerns on the industry level in Mumbai and Maharashtra.'
Fires on television sets in recent times:
1. Tenali Rama (Film City): In March this year, a fire erupted on the set due to an electrical generator issue; no casualties were reported.
2. Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin (Film City): A massive blaze caused by a short circuit broke out in March 2023. While the set was destroyed, there were no casualties.
3. Pandya Store (Film City): A fire broke out on the show's set in February 2021, damaging costumes and materials. No lives were lost.
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