Thane: Panic gripped a wedding reception at an open lawn venue along the Ghodbunder Highway late Thursday night after a major fire broke out in a portion of the premises used for stocking carpets and decorative items.No injuries were reported as around 1,000 guests present at the venue were safely evacuated by the staff, officials said on Friday. According to Girish Jhalke, chief fire officer of the Thane Fire Brigade, a distress call was received at around 11 pm reporting a fire at the Blue Roof Lawns in Pankhanda village, Owale. Firefighting teams from the Owale and Balkum fire stations were immediately dispatched to the spot. Some guests alerted emergency services and assisted venue staff in containing the flames, while others guided attendees out of the premises, said former Shiv Sena corporator Meenal Sankhe, who was present at the venue.
