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A huge fire tragedy was prevented on Sunday at a high profile 'Make in India' event held at Girgaum Chowpatty sea front Mumbai. Fire engulfed the stage at the event attended by a number of film celebrities. In a quick time, the fire was brought under control by 14 fire engines and 10 water tankers. Thousands of people were evacuated swiftly.

Chief minister DevendraFadnavis led authorities take an efficient action quickly to prevent the possible major tragedy. Below are the details.

•One hour after the program began, the blaze broke out when a lavani (dance) performance was underway.

•All the VVIPs including Fadnavis, Amitabh Bachchan,Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and Aamir Khan were evacuated to safer areas.

•CM Fadnavisopted to stay back at the venue to personally monitor the rescue and evacuation operations.

•Few minutes before the beginning if the fire, Amitabh left the stage.

•State BJP spokesman Atul Shahsaid the fire apparently broke out from beneath the stage. He was seated in the front row of the stage.

•According to Shiv Sena MLA Vijay Shivtare, from beneath the stage, a spark was noticed. It broke out into fire. Nearly 500 artistes behind the stage and approximately 50,000 people, including many VIPs, at the venue.

•Actor VivekOberoi said the flames leapt 40 to 50 feet high.There was threat of it spreading due to the strong sea breeze. Timely coordinstionbrought things under control, said the actor.

•Actor IshaKoppikar said, "I was watching a dance performance when this happened, then suddenly the stage was engulfed by smoke. I was backstage when this happened. Authorities were quick to react and evacuated people from there."

•Aamir Khan said, "It was a very bad fire and spread at an alarming speed due to wind. I am fortunate to be alright. Police and fire dept did a wonderful job in evacuating people. Thankfully, there were no injuries. Evacuation was smooth".

An inquiry to know the cause for fire was announced by the Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. The Chief minister said that the safe passage of the people attending the event was allowed because of the disaster management plan in place.

-Sumana