Raigad: A pickup tempo carrying eight LPG gas cylinders caught fire near Vashi Naka on the Mumbai–Goa highway in Raigad district on Thursday, January 22, 2026, triggering multiple explosions and causing panic in the area.

Blaze Erupts, Cylinders Explode

According to media reports, the vehicle suddenly caught fire, and the blaze quickly intensified. The gas cylinders exploded one after another, and the pickup was completely gutted within minutes. The sound of the explosions was heard from a long distance, alarming residents in nearby areas.

Raigad, Maharashtra: A pickup tempo carrying eight gas cylinders caught fire near Vashi Naka, triggering multiple explosions. The vehicle was completely destroyed in the blaze. Firefighters rushed to the scene and brought the fire under control. Further details are awaited.… pic.twitter.com/7tDaCoOJTK

— IANS (@ians_india) January 22, 2026

Timely Response Prevents Damage

Local residents moved to a safe distance and alerted the police and fire brigade. Firefighters rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control. The timely response prevented serious damage to nearby houses and populated areas along the highway.

No injuries or deaths were reported in the incident. Police are at the site, and further details are awaited.