Fire Breaks Out in Kurla West, Mumbai: No Injuries Reported
A fire broke out in Kurla West, Mumbai, on Wednesday afternoon, affecting 5-7 hutments. The BMC’s Fire Brigade promptly responded, declaring it a Level-I fire. No injuries were reported, and containment efforts are ongoing.
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The BMC’s Fire Brigade declared it a “Level-I” fire call at 12:25 PM. The emergency response involved multiple agencies, including the BMC’s Fire Brigade units—comprising ADFO-1, Sr. SO-02, SO-01, 3 Fire Engines (FE), AWTT, 2 Quick Response Vehicles (QRV), and an ambulance—along with ward staff, 108 Ambulance services, local police, and Adani Electricity personnel.
Authorities confirmed that no injuries have been reported in the incident so far. Fire containment efforts are ongoing, and residents in the vicinity have been advised to exercise caution. The BMC continues to monitor the situation closely.
In a separate incident, six women and a man suffered serious burn injuries when a fire broke out at a shop after a gas cylinder leak in Mumbai on Wednesday morning, civic officials said. The blaze erupted at 9.05 am in the shop at Ram Kisan Mestri Chawl, beside Akurli Maintenance Chowki on Military Road in Kandivali (East).
A civic official said the fire was confined to the electric wiring, installations, edibles, LPG cylinder, and gas stove in the single-storey shop. It left seven persons injured, according to officials. The blaze erupted due to a gas cylinder blast, a fire brigade official said.
Those admitted to the BDBA Hospital were Raksha Joshi (47), Durga Gupta (30), both with 85 to 90 per cent burns, and Poonam (28), with 90 per cent burn injuries. They were later shifted to the Kasturba Hospital for further treatment, as per civic officials.
The other injured persons, admitted to the ESIC Hospital, have been identified as Nitu Gupta (31), with 80 per cent burns, Janaki Gupta (39) and Shivani Gandhi (51), both with 70 per cent burns, and Manaram Kumacat (55), with 40 per cent burns, they said.
Four fire engines and other fire brigade vehicles were rushed to the spot and the blaze was extinguished by 9.33 am, an official said.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in Kurla West on Wednesday afternoon?
A fire broke out in 5-7 hutments in Kurla West, Mumbai, on Wednesday afternoon. The incident was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade at 12:15 PM and was declared a Level-I fire call at 12:25 PM.
How did the authorities respond to the fire in Kurla West?
The BMC’s Fire Brigade, along with multiple agencies including ward staff, 108 Ambulance services, local police, and Adani Electricity personnel, responded promptly to the fire. Four fire engines and two quick response vehicles were dispatched to the scene.
Were there any injuries reported in the Kurla West fire?
No injuries were reported in the Kurla West fire. The fire was successfully contained, and residents were advised to exercise caution.
What caused the fire at the shop in Kandivali?
The fire at the shop in Kandivali was caused by a gas cylinder leak. It resulted in serious burn injuries to seven people, with some suffering up to 90 per cent burns.
How was the fire at the shop in Kandivali contained?
Four fire engines and other fire brigade vehicles were rushed to the spot, and the blaze was extinguished by 9:33 AM. The injured were taken to BDBA Hospital and later shifted to Kasturba Hospital for further treatment.
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