A minor fire broke out at Bouncing Bunny, a popular indoor play zone in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, on Saturday evening. While the incident caused brief panic among visitors, no injuries were reported as the premises were quickly evacuated.
The blaze was reported around 7.15 pm. Given the nature of the establishment, which often hosts young children and families, emergency services were placed on high alert.
Swift response by CIDCO fire brigade
A team of firefighters from Kharghar Fire Station, under the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), responded promptly and reached the spot within 10 minutes of receiving the distress call.
Three fire tenders were deployed at the site.
Following a two-hour operation, the fire was completely doused and cooling operations were carried out.
The evacuation was carried out swiftly by staff and first responders.
Official statement
Pravin Bodake, deputy chief fire officer of CIDCO, Kharghar, confirmed that the situation was brought under control before it could escalate.
“It was a minor fire. As soon as smoke was detected, all the children and patrons inside the play zone were safely moved out. Our teams managed to contain the fire within two hours,” Bodake said.
Bouncing Bunny is a well-known indoor play centre in the area, located near the ISKCON Temple. While the exact cause of the fire is under investigation, preliminary observations suggest a possible short circuit.
Authorities will conduct a safety audit of the premises to ensure all fire prevention norms are followed before the facility reopens.
