According to the Regional Disaster Management Centre of the Thane Municipal Corporation, several fire tenders have been rushed to the spot. The Police, disaster management team and fire brigade officers have also reached the site, said the officials.
The deceased has been identified as Ashok Kumar. District Emergency Operation Centre said that fire tenders were rushed to the site and the blaze was doused.
After receiving the information, five fire tenders were sent to the sport and the fire was brought under control within an hour, said fire department officials.
After receiving the information, 16 fire tenders were immediately pressed into service, added the officials and no casualties have been reported so far.