A Level-1 fire broke out in an underground gas pipeline located near a petrol pump in Parel on Monday, fire brigade officials informed, adding that no injuries were reported due to the incident.
The fire started around 1.10 pm when people started noticing smoke coming from an underground gas pipeline opposite the F-South ward office. “The fire was doused within 15 minutes. It occurred due to an electrical short circuit in the underground pipeline. The Mumbai Fire Brigade, police, ambulances and ward staff were mobilised immediately. No casualties or injuries were reported,” said an official from the fire control department.
According to a statement by Mahanagar Gas Limited, “The emergency crew reached the site immediately. The fire was caused by an electrical short circuit. As a precautionary measure, the gas supply to nearby buildings has been stopped. Supply will be restored after receiving permission from the fire brigade.”
The BEST bus services in the area also had to be diverted due to the incident.
