The incident, reported at 7:42 am, was swiftly brought under control by local residents using buckets of water before the fire brigade arrived. Firefighters also cut off the electricity supply to prevent further hazards
The cause has been linked to an LPG cylinder leak. Representational Pic
Three people were injured after a gas cylinder exploded in Rajaram Chawl, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar-2, in Mumbai's Goregaon West area early Wednesday morning. The explosion caused partial wall collapse in rooms 180 and 181 on the ground floor, civic officials said.
The incident, reported at 7:42 am, was swiftly brought under control by local residents using buckets of water before the fire brigade arrived.
Firefighters also cut off the electricity supply to prevent further hazards.
According to civic officials, 28-year-old Maltidevi suffered 30-35 per cent burns and was initially treated at HBT Trauma Care Hospital before being transferred to LTMG Sion Hospital. Two men, Sarjan Ali Javed Shaikh (37) and Gul Mohammad Amin Shaikh (38), were admitted to Ganesh Hospital, Borivali. Sarjan’s injuries were to both legs, and he is stable, while Gul Mohammad Amin remains in critical condition with back injuries and is under ICU care.
Authorities confirmed the fire was confined to plastic and household materials in the affected rooms, with no further spread.
Due to an explosion of LPG leaked from a cylinder, a portion of wall of both the rooms collapsed thereby injuring three persons.
Mumbai Fire Brigade to conduct special safety drive from Dec 22–28 ahead of New Year celebrations
With large gatherings expected across Mumbai for New Year 2026 celebrations, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a week-long special fire safety campaign to ensure compliance and prevent fire-related incidents. The drive will be carried out by the Mumbai Fire Brigade between December 22 and 28 in hotels, restaurants, pubs, bars, banquet halls, malls, and establishments that are likely to see high footfall.
The initiative comes in the wake of the recent tragic Goa nightclub fire incident, which claimed 25 lives. BMC said enhanced vigilance and stricter enforcement are essential to safeguard citizens during festive gatherings.
The campaign will be conducted under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani and Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr Ashwini Joshi.
Dr Joshi said the Goa incident served as a stark reminder of the importance of preparedness and adherence to fire safety measures. She added that Mumbai’s Fire Brigade is equipped to handle emergencies with advanced systems, equipment and trained personnel, but public awareness and preventive measures remain crucial to avoiding disasters.
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