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A major fire broke out at the set of Adipurush, a film starring actors Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan, in suburban Goregaon on Tuesday afternoon.
A fireman sustained minor injuries, officials said, adding that the blaze was doused by late evening.
Khan and Prabhas were not present when the incident took place.
Akshay Tarte, 24, a fire brigade personnel, was injured and taken to a private hospital. He was discharged later.
The film went on floors on Tuesday with a special set erected on open ground near Inorbit Mall in Bangur Nagar.
The fire started around 4.10 pm, a police official said, adding that eight fire engines and six water tankers were rushed to the spot.
A source said director Om Raut and a small crew were filming on the set.
"Prabhas and Saif were not present. There has been no injury to anyone. Paramedics, fire brigade and ambulances were arranged immediately," sources said.
Fire brigade officials declared it to be a 'level two' fire which is considered as major.
The film, backed by T-series, is slated to be released in theaters on August 11, 2022.