LPG cylinder truck catches fire in Mumbai's Dharavi

ANI March 25, 2025 150 views

A significant fire broke out in Dharavi, Mumbai, when a truck carrying LPG cylinders caught fire. The incident, reportedly triggered by a car fire next to the truck, led to a blast but caused no casualties. Dharavi MLA Jyoti Gaikwad pointed out the issue of parking in a no-parking zone as a contributing factor. Firefighting efforts ensured safety, and further investigations are underway.

"Fortunately, there is no loss of life here." - Jyoti Gaikwad
Mumbai, March 25: A massive fire broke down in a truck carrying gas cylinders at Nature Park, PNGP Colony on Sion-Dharavi Link Road, Dharavi, in Mumbai. The incident happened on Monday as the fire tenders reached the spot to control the fire. As of now, no casualties have been reported.

Key Points

1

LPG truck fire occurred in Dharavi's no-parking zone

2

MLA Jyoti Gaikwad comments on safety concerns

3

No casualties reported as fire brigade responds

4

Investigation into incident details continues

MLA from the Dharavi assembly constituency, Jyoti Gaikwad said that the incident happened due to a car which caught fire. A truck with LPG gas cylinders was standing beside it, which also caused the fire and later caused a blast. Gaikwad added that the incident took place due to parking in the no-parking zone, and there has been no loss of life.

"The incident that has just happened here is that a car caught fire. The big truck next to it also caught fire. There were many cylinders. The cylinders caught fire and exploded, causing the surrounding area to catch fire. The fire brigade has arrived, and all the evacuation work is going on. We think that all this happened due to parking in a no-parking zone. Fortunately, there is no loss of life here", Jyoti Gaikwad said to ANI on Monday.

Further details are awaited into the matter.

Tags:
You May Like!