Mumbai: A massive fire broke out on Wednesday, November 19, at the Mubarak building in Kurla West, triggered by a gas pipeline burst. Videos circulating on social media captured thick envelope of black smoke engulfed the area as flames spread rapidly.
The fire started at 1.20 pm on the ground floor shop of the four storey residential building near the LIG Colony in Vinoba Bhave Nagar.
PTI report stated that at least four fire engines and other firefighting vehicles were sent to the spot. Staff from the Mahanagar Gas Limited, 108 ambulance service and local ward office were also deployed at the scene, civic officials said as reported by PTI.
What Led To The Fire?
According to AajTak report, the gas pipeline burst occurred due to excavation work from JCB machine. As soon as pipeline was hit, the gas started coming out rapidly and within seconds, a fierce fire broke out there.
Several residential buildings are seen in the lane where the fire took place, bringing in security concern for residents. No casualties were reported due to the fire.
Previous Cases Of Fire
Earlier on November 18, a fire broke out at Shiv Thakare's house in the Kolte Patil Verve building Mumbai's Goregaon which caused extensive damage. As per the reports, the actor did not incurre any injury. A statement from the Bigg Boss 16 contestant team read, "@shivthakare9 faced a mishap this morning as there was a fire breakout at his Mumbai residence in the Kolte Patil Verve building. The actor has not incurred any injury, but the house faced the brunt! (sic)"
On November 8, a devastating fire broke out at Mangalmurti Dyeing reducing its three-storey structure to ashes and causing substantial financial loss.
Following instructions from Electrical Inspector Rajesh Yadav the department conducted a technical inspection which revealed that the fire was triggered by leakage in the thermopack system. The probe also found multiple lapses in electrical safety within the unit. A show-cause notice has been issued seeking an explanation within 30 days for the gross negligence.
With inputs from PTI
