Fire Breaks Out in Mumbai Due to Gas Pipeline Leak at 12:30 AM; Three Injured.
Mumbai News: A major fire broke out in the Marol area of Mumbai late at night due to a gas pipeline leak. The fire spread rapidly, engulfing a car, an auto-rickshaw, and a motorcycle. Three people suffered burns and were immediately admitted to a nearby trauma center.
Incident Occurs During BMC Work
According to fire brigade officer ADFO SK Sawant, the fire was reported around 12:30 AM. The incident occurred at a location where Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) work was underway. Preliminary investigations suggest that a gas pipeline leak caused the fire, resulting in the vehicles being destroyed.
Fire Brigade Faces Challenges in Extinguishing the Blaze
Fire engines arrived at the scene upon receiving the report and began efforts to control the fire. The rapid spread of the fire due to the gas leak presented significant challenges to the fire brigade. However, their swift action prevented a larger disaster.
Increase in Gas Leaks in Mumbai; Major Incident Last Year
Gas Leak in Juhu Results in Shops Being Destroyed by Fire
This is not the first major incident caused by a gas pipeline leak in Mumbai. Last May, a gas pipeline leak in the Juhu area resulted in a fire that destroyed several shops near the Juhu Oceans building. The Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) team responded, stopping the leak and extinguishing the fire. Four people suffered burns and were hospitalized.
Fire Spread to Three Shops
According to BMC officials, the Juhu incident involved a significant fire caused by a gas pipeline leak, which rapidly spread to three shops. Four people suffered serious burns. The Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) team quickly stopped the gas leak, bringing the situation under control.
The recurring gas pipeline leaks in Mumbai are a growing concern. The increase in such incidents over the past few months has raised fears of potential loss of life.
