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Fire Breaks Out Near Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ Set, Raising Safety Concerns
✍️ Outlook India
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 05:33 AM
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A fire erupted close to the location where actor Ranbir Kapoor is shooting the mythological series ‘Ramayana’, prompting officials to flag safety shortcomings on the set.
A blaze broke out near the filming location of Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming mythological series "Ramayana" on Tuesday. Local fire crews were dispatched promptly and managed to contain the flames before they could spread to the main set structures.
Preliminary observations suggest that the fire originated from temporary lighting equipment used on the periphery of the set. While no injuries have been reported so far, the incident has raised immediate concerns among the production team about adherence to safety protocols.
Authorities from the municipal fire department have begun a detailed inspection of the site, urging the crew to review and reinforce fire‑prevention measures. The production house has assured that shooting will resume only after all safety recommendations are implemented.
The incident underscores the broader issue of fire safety on film sets, a topic that has drawn attention in recent years following similar mishaps across the industry.
Preliminary observations suggest that the fire originated from temporary lighting equipment used on the periphery of the set. While no injuries have been reported so far, the incident has raised immediate concerns among the production team about adherence to safety protocols.
Authorities from the municipal fire department have begun a detailed inspection of the site, urging the crew to review and reinforce fire‑prevention measures. The production house has assured that shooting will resume only after all safety recommendations are implemented.
The incident underscores the broader issue of fire safety on film sets, a topic that has drawn attention in recent years following similar mishaps across the industry.