A substantial fire broke out in Mumbai’s Sewri area on Tuesday, engulfing the Gurukrupa Chawl and triggering explosions of multiple LPG cylinders.
The incident, which began around 3:15 PM, was reportedly initiated by a short circuit, according to preliminary information from officials. The fire, initially confined to a single room, rapidly spread to several adjoining rooms following the cylinder blasts.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade responded promptly by upgrading the fire call to level-II, deploying a comprehensive firefighting response including eight fire engines and ten water tankers. By 4:35 PM, the blaze had been contained, preventing further spread. No injuries were reported.
(With inputs from agencies.)