Gas Pipeline Leak Triggers Fire In Mumbai's Kurla

Mumbai: A minor fire, classified as a Level 1 incident, erupted at a ground-plus-four structure in Kurla (West) this afternoon, reportedly caused by a leakage in a gas pipeline. No casualties were reported in the incident, which is now almost extinguished.

The blaze began around 1:20 PM IST at the Mubarak Building, located behind the LIG Colony in Vinoba Bhave Nagar. Officials confirmed the cause of the fire was a leak in a Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) pipeline situated on the building's ground floor.

The damage was restricted to the ground level, affecting four to five shops.

Firefighting teams were deployed to the scene. They were joined by personnel from MGL, local police, and the ward office to manage the situation. Authorities have confirmed that the fire is nearing complete extinguishment, and no injuries were sustained by any residents or civilians.