A devastating fire broke out in Mumbai's Marol area early this morning, leaving three people injured and causing severe damage to a car, rickshaw, and bike, which were reduced to ashes. The incident occurred around due to a gas pipeline leakage, while work was ongoing by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Assistant Divisional Fire Officer, SK Sawant said that three people have been injured in the fire and they have been sent for treatment. "We received the fire information at around 12:30 a.m. The incident took place where BMC work was underway. We reached the spot upon receiving information. We received information that three people had been injured and they have been sent for treatment," the official told reporters.
The three injured individuals were immediately taken to Balasaheb Thackrey Trauma Care Centre before arrival of fire brigade. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the gas leak and further details will be shared in due course.