Three Injured As LPG Leak Triggers Massive Fire In Airoli House, Household Destroyed

Navi Mumbai: Three people were injured after a major fire broke out following a suspected LPG gas leak at a house in Airoli village on Sunday afternoon. The blaze gutted nearly 100 per cent of the household belongings and interiors. The injured are undergoing treatment at the Burn Hospital in Airoli and are reported to be in stable condition.

Family affected in Jagdish Patil Nivas fire

The incident occurred at Room No. 202 in Jagdish Patil Nivas, where security guard Devidas Bhaurao Sonawane, 54, lived with his wife Sunita, 50, son Rohan, 30, and daughter Mansi, 28.

According to preliminary information, the family had brought home a new LPG cylinder after the previous one was exhausted. While fitting the regulator, it reportedly failed to fit properly. During an attempt to remove and refit it, the regulator suddenly came off, resulting in a substantial gas leak.

Cylinder placed in water before fire erupted

Devidas reportedly placed the cylinder in a tub of water after noticing the leak and attempted to move his family members out of the house. He then stepped outside to inform the gas distributor. Shortly afterwards, the accumulated gas is believed to have ignited, triggering a massive fire.

Sunita suffered burns to her hands, legs and face, while Rohan sustained burns to the front portion of his body, both hands, waist and both legs. Neighbour Sarika Nilesh Kobale also suffered burn injuries to her hands, legs and neck. Mansi escaped injury as she was in the balcony when the fire broke out.

Police probe exact cause of blaze

“The exact cause of the fire is being investigated. We are checking whether there was any technical problem with the LPG cylinder or regulator and are also examining the circumstances leading to the gas leak,” said a police official.

The fire brigade was alerted and a team reached the spot, beginning firefighting operations at around 12.45 pm. Local residents and police personnel helped shift the injured to the hospital.

The fire caused extensive damage to the house, with almost all household articles and the interior premises destroyed. Rabale police are conducting further investigation and taking necessary action.

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