Dharavi Fire: 4 Injured as LPG Cylinder Catches Fire

A fire broke out in a room in Dharavi, Mumbai, after an LPG gas cylinder caught fire, leaving four people injured. The incident occurred early Sunday morning in Room No. 43 of a ground-plus-two-storey structure in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Dharavi.

The fire was confined to the LPG cylinder and was extinguished by members of the locality before the arrival of the Fire Brigade. The Mumbai Fire Brigade officials said the fire was brought under control by 12:10 am.

Four people, including two children, suffered burn injuries in the incident. They were immediately rushed to Sion Hospital for treatment in a police van before the Fire Brigade reached the spot. According to Dr Chaitanya, the attending medical officer at Sion Hospital, 30-year-old Poonam Jaiswal suffered 30 per cent burns, while five-year-old Rohan Gupta sustained 5 per cent burns, and four-year-old Rudra Gupta suffered 8 per cent burns. Parvati Gandhari, 19, sustained 15 per cent burns.

Following the incident, personnel from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, police, and BEST were mobilised. The fire brigade officials confirmed that the flames had been extinguished and that the fire did not spread beyond the LPG cylinder.

A local resident recalled the incident, saying that the gas cylinder exploded, and five to six people were injured. The resident also said that he suffered burn injuries to his hand during the incident.

The exact circumstances that led to the LPG cylinder catching fire are yet to be ascertained. Further details, including on the injured people, are awaited.

The incident highlights the importance of safety measures and regular checks on LPG cylinders to prevent such accidents. The Mumbai Fire Brigade and other authorities are likely to investigate the cause of the fire and take necessary steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The injured people are currently undergoing treatment at Sion Hospital, and their condition is being monitored. The incident has caused concern among the residents of Dharavi, and authorities are working to ensure that such accidents do not happen again.

In recent years, there have been several incidents of fires caused by LPG cylinder leaks or explosions in Mumbai. The authorities have been working to raise awareness about the importance of safety measures and regular checks on LPG cylinders.

The incident in Dharavi is a reminder of the need for vigilance and safety measures to prevent such accidents. The authorities and residents must work together to ensure that such incidents do not happen again in the future.

The cause of the fire is still unknown, and the authorities are investigating the incident. The injured people are expected to recover, and the authorities are providing them with necessary medical treatment and support.

In conclusion, the fire incident in Dharavi highlights the importance of safety measures and regular checks on LPG cylinders. The authorities and residents must work together to prevent such accidents and ensure the safety of the people in Mumbai.