A fire at Mumbai’s Film City has turned a routine TV production day into a much bigger safety debate. The blaze disrupted nearby shoots, forced evacuations and prompted a workers’ body to demand an FIR and a government inquiry.

The Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 fire incident took place around 4 PM on October 5 at Prime Focus Studio in Goregaon. No injuries or casualties were reported. However, the incident affected neighbouring productions and raised fresh questions about fire safety on temporary shooting sets.

Why it matters: a cancelled shoot can mean lost production money, but for daily-wage technicians and crew members, it can also mean losing a day’s income. AICWA has now asked the Maharashtra government to look beyond this one incident and examine safety standards across Film City.

Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 Fire Incident: What Happened at Film City?

The fire broke out at around 4 PM on October 5 at the outer shade of a temporary shooting setup used for the show, behind Prime Focus Studio in Film City, Goregaon East, Mumbai.

According to The Indian Express, the temporary structure was affected by the blaze, with electrical wiring, cables, wooden material, bamboo, plastic items and other shooting equipment among the materials damaged. The Mumbai Fire Brigade brought the fire under control by around 4:55 PM.

Reports from Times of India also said smoke spread towards the adjoining sets of Hustle 5 and Kaun Banega Crorepati, prompting evacuations.

The important point is that the exact cause of the fire has not been established in the latest reports.

Was the main set on fire?

Not exactly. The show’s team told Hindustan Times that the fire happened outside the sets and that no shooting was taking place there at the time.

That clarification matters because some early reports broadly described the incident as a fire on the show’s set. More detailed reporting later identified the affected area as an outer shade or temporary structure.

So, readers should not assume that the cast was filming inside the main set when the fire started.

Were Actors and Crew Members Safe?

Yes. No injuries or casualties have been reported.

The show’s team said no shoot was underway at its set when the fire broke out. Meanwhile, the adjoining Hustle 5 set was active, with artists present for its grand finale shoot. The team confirmed that everyone was safe and evacuated the location.

The smoke also reached the KBC set. Hindustan Times reported that Amitabh Bachchan and Badshah were among those evacuated as smoke spread towards the area.

Thankfully, the situation ended without reported injuries.

For readers who follow reality television, the incident is another reminder that the drama seen on screen is only one part of what happens around a large production.

You can also read our coverage of other reality-TV developments, including Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 winner Avinash Mishra and Bigg Boss 20’s biggest opening moments

How Did the Fire Affect Other TV Shows?

The impact went beyond one temporary structure.

The adjoining Hustle 5 production was reportedly filming its grand finale when the fire broke out. Its team confirmed that artists were present and that everyone evacuated safely.

The smoke also affected KBC, while other television and film productions reportedly faced disruptions across Film City. AICWA said the shutdown caused losses running into lakhs of rupees.

For producers, this can mean wasted set, equipment and production costs.

For daily-wage workers, technicians and junior artists, the impact can be even more immediate. A cancelled shoot may mean losing the wages attached to that working day.

That is why this story matters beyond the names of the shows involved.

Why Is AICWA Demanding an FIR?

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has alleged that adequate fire-safety arrangements were not in place and has demanded accountability.

On October 6, AICWA president Suresh Shyamlal Gupta wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis seeking a thorough, time-bound inquiry into the fire. The association wants authorities to establish how the fire started, why it spread and whether proper safety arrangements were in place.

AICWA has also demanded an FIR for alleged negligence against the channel, producer and production house, along with the resignation of the Film City Managing Director.

The association has marked its complaint to other Maharashtra authorities, including officials from the Labour and Home departments, the BMC and Mumbai Police.

One important distinction: these are allegations and demands made by AICWA. They have not been established as official findings.

What Safety Changes Has AICWA Demanded?

AICWA wants the incident to lead to stronger safety rules across Film City.

Its demands include:

• Mandatory fire-safety audits for productions
• Designated or trained fire-safety personnel on every set
• Adequate firefighting equipment
• Strict compliance checks

Cancellation of production licences where required safety measures are not followed.

Mid-day reported that AICWA president Suresh Shyamlal Gupta also called for dedicated fire officers and stronger ground-level safety checks on sets.

The wider concern is simple. Temporary sets can involve electrical wiring, lighting equipment, cables, wooden structures and other combustible materials. When several productions operate close together, a fire can quickly become a problem for more than one team.

Is This a Bigger Film City Safety Issue?

According to AICWA and other workers’ bodies, yes.

The association has argued that the incident should not be treated as an isolated event. FWICE and AIFEC representatives have also called for an inquiry into repeated fire incidents and stronger safety protocols.

The debate now goes beyond the fire itself. It is about whether every production should have clearly defined emergency procedures, trained safety personnel and regular inspections before cameras start rolling.

At the same time, readers should distinguish between industry concerns and facts confirmed by an official investigation.

What Happens Next After the Fire?

The next steps will depend on the response from the Maharashtra government and Film City authorities.

The key questions are:

• Will a formal inquiry be ordered?
• Will an FIR be registered?
• Will the exact cause of the fire be established?
• Will mandatory fire audits become standard?
• Will every set be required to have trained fire-safety personnel?
• Will productions face penalties for non-compliance?

As of the latest reporting, the Maharashtra Chief Minister has not publicly responded to AICWA’s demands.

The incident also gives the entertainment industry something to think about. A set can be rebuilt. A shoot can be rescheduled. A production loss can eventually be recovered.

A lost life cannot.