Mumbai, Nov 24: Atleast six people, including four children, sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out in a chawl in Ghatkopar East on Monday afternoon. While the children are reported to be in stable condition, two adults have suffered severe burns and are in critical condition. All six victims have been admitted to the civic-run Rajawadi Hospital for treatment.
Fire Breaks Out in Sai Nagar Chawl
The fire erupted at 12.49 pm on Monday in Chawl No. 10, Sai Nagar, located along 90-Feet Road in Ghatkopar East. According to fire officials, the blaze was confined to a 10x10 ft area on the first floor of a ground-plus-one chawl structure.
It affected electric wiring and installations, a leaking LPG cylinder, household utensils, clothes, a gas stove, regulator, rubber pipe, and other domestic items. Officials from the Mumbai Fire Brigade rushed to the spot and extinguished the blaze by 1.30 pm.
Gas Leak Suspected as Cause
A fire official reported that a gas leak from a cylinder filled the room and subsequently ignited, triggering a blaze. “The flames were contained to a single room belonging to the Mukhiya family, preventing the fire from spreading further,” the official said.
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The injured have been identified as Pratik Kumar Mukhiya (10), Gouri Mukhiya (10) and Pooja Mukhiya (6), all of whom sustained 10–12% burns, and Prashant Vishwakarma (9), who suffered 2–3% burns. Among the adults, Dalat Devi Mukhiya (40) received about 15% burns, while Nageshwar Mukhiya (45) sustained severe injuries with nearly 55% burns, leaving both in critical condition.
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