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Seven Injured in Kandivali Chawl Fire as Officials Investigate Cause

Authorities are investigating conflicting preliminary accounts of the Kandivali blaze's cause.

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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

Overview

  • The blaze was reported at 9:05 am in a ground-floor shop described as a cloud kitchen at Ram Kisan Mestri Chawl in Kandivali East.
  • Three workers — Raksha Joshi (47), Durga Gupta (30) and Poonam (28) — suffered about 85–90% burns and were shifted to Kasturba Hospital for specialised care.
  • Four others — Shivani Gandhi (51), Nitu Gupta (31), Janaki Gupta (39) and Manaram Kumacat (55) — sustained burns ranging from 40% to 80% and were treated at ESIC Hospital.
  • Four fire engines responded and extinguished the fire by about 9:30–9:33 am after it spread through electrical wiring, installations and kitchen equipment.
  • Initial statements differ on the trigger, with one official citing an LPG cylinder blast or leak and others pointing to an electrical fault, and the fire brigade has opened a formal probe; a separate Kurla West shanty fire later saw no injuries.