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Kandivali East Chawl Fire Leaves 7 Critically Burned in Morning Blaze

Officials said the flames were confined to electrical fittings alongside LPG equipment in a ground-floor shop.

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.
Mumbai Shop Fire Injures Seven, Victim Suffers 90% Burns
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Overview

  • The fire at Ram Kisan Mestri Chawl was reported at 9:05 am and extinguished by 9:33 am after four fire engines and support vehicles reached the site.
  • Seven people suffered severe burns, including three with about 90% injuries, in a ground-plus-one shop beside ESIC Hospital on Military Road.
  • Patients were first taken to ESIC and BDBA hospitals, and three with the most serious burns were later moved to Kasturba Hospital for specialised care.
  • Identified victims include Shivani Gandhi (70%), Nitu Gupta (80%), Janaki Gupta (70%), Manaram Kumacat (40%), Raksha Joshi (85–90%), Durga Gupta (85–90%) and Poonam (90%).
  • Authorities attributed the blaze to electrical wiring and installations involving LPG-related items, and the Mumbai Fire Brigade continues to investigate the exact cause.