Overview

• A truck carrying LPG cylinders caught fire in Dharavi on March 24, 2025, leading to multiple explosions but no reported injuries.
• The fire, declared a Level 2 emergency, was brought under control by the Mumbai Fire Brigade using 19 fire tenders, preventing further escalation.
• Investigations revealed the truck was illegally double-parked, and nine individuals, including the driver and parking operators, have been booked for negligence.
• The explosions caused widespread panic, evacuations, and traffic disruptions in the densely populated area near the Sion-Dharavi Link Road.
• Authorities are still probing the exact cause of the explosions, with systemic safety violations highlighted as a contributing factor.