At least six people were injured in a gas cylinder explosion at a residential chawl in Malad West, Mumbai, on Tuesday morning, civic officials said. The blast occurred around 9:25 am near Bharat Mata School at Malvani Gate No. 8, causing panic and fire in the neighborhood.
What Happened at the Scene
According to disaster management officials, the explosion was triggered by a suspected gas leak from a cooking cylinder inside the chawl. As a result of the blast, a fire broke out and several residents sustained burn and blast injuries.
Local people immediately alerted emergency services and the Mumbai Fire Brigade along with police, ambulance, and civic staff rushed to the spot to control the blaze and assist the injured.
Injured Taken to Hospital
The six injured individuals were shifted by locals to Criti Care Hospital for treatment, where they are being treated for their injuries. Details about the severity of their burns have not been formally released yet, but authorities are monitoring their condition.
Emergency Response
Fire tenders and firefighting teams reached the scene soon after the explosion was reported. Fire brigade personnel worked to extinguish the flames and ensure that the fire did not spread further across the closely packed chawl structures in the area.
Police and civic disaster management teams are investigating the exact cause of the gas leakage and explosion as part of their ongoing probe.
Safety Concerns and Precautions
Gas cylinder blasts in residential areas are a recurring safety issue, often linked to leakage, improper handling, or lack of maintenance of LPG fittings. Residents and authorities are urging caution and routine safety checks of cooking gas lines to prevent similar incidents.