Thane, Feb 14 (PTI) The wall of a 35-year-old house collapsed onto a neighbouring residence in Thane city on Friday evening, though no one was injured in the incident, civic officials said.
The incident, which took place in the Wagle Estate area, was reported to the Disaster Management Cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) at around 6 pm, said an official.
To ensure public safety, four houses in the vicinity were evacuated, displacing 28 residents who were provided temporary accommodation at a nearby madrasa (Islamic educational institution), he said.
No one was injured in the wall collapse, said Chief of the Disaster Management Cell of the TMC Yasin Tadvi.
The affected house, owned by one Khalil Ansari, suffered a structural failure, leading to the collapse of its wall onto the adjacent residence owned by Babulal Vishwakarma, he said.
In response to the emergency call, key officials and personnel, including firemen and Regional Disaster Management Cell (RDMC) members, swiftly arrived at the scene, said Tadvi.
Fire department personnel, along with the disaster management and encroachment department staffers dismantled and removed the hazardous debris. Authorities took additional precautions by barricading the affected area to prevent unauthorized access, he informed.
Investigations into the cause of the structural collapse are expected to determine any necessary legal or regulatory actions, said the civic official.
Local residents have been urged to remain cautious and report any signs of structural weakness in their homes to appropriate authorities, he added. PTI COR RSY
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