A devastating fire broke out at Mehboob Studios in Mumbai early on Wednesday morning, gutting much of the historic studio. Acting on a complaint received at about 2 a.m. , the fire brigade rushed to the fire and managed to extinguish the conflagration by 5.30 a.m . The back portion was completely gutted, and the entire roof had collapsed. Also consumed by the flames was the side entrance.
News reports state, however, that the recording studio was unaffected.
The fireman pressed 13 fire engines and six water tankers into service, in order to combat the blaze. There were no casualties. The cause of the fire has yet to be ascertained. The damage is estimated to be to the tune of crores of rupees.