Mumbai News: Cylinder Blast In Santacruz Chawl Leaves 4 Critically Injured

Mumbai News: Cylinder Blast In Santacruz Chawl Leaves 4 Critically Injured

A gas cylinder blast in Dighe Chawl, Santacruz East, Mumbai, caused severe burn injuries to four people, including a minor and a senior citizen. The victims were rushed to V N Desai Hospital and later Sion Hospital for treatment. Fire was brought under control by the Mumbai Fire Brigade by 9:26 pm.

Devashri BhujbalUpdated: Friday, February 20, 2026, 12:46 AM IST
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Mumbai: Four people, including a minor and a senior citizen, suffered severe burn injuries after a fire erupted due to cylinder blast in a chawl in Santacruz East on Thursday night. The incident took place at Dighe Chawl, Behind Rekha Medical, Vakola Bridge, Dhobi Ghat, and was reported to the CP control room at 6.52 pm.

"The fire due to cylinder blast in room. Four injured were sent to V N Desai Hospital. The blaze was extinguished by the Mumbai Fire Brigade at 9.26 pm.

As per information from Dr. Jadhav, AMO, V N Desai Hospital, our of total four injured reported, three have been to Sion hospital, alongwith the doctors and ambulance.

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The victims are identified as Javed Abdul Shiakh (30) with upto 60% burns, Avantika Ajay Gawade (45) with 30% burns, Sumati Ramesh Gawade (65) with upto 40% burns and Yash Gawade (15) with 12% burns.

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