7 cylinders explode in fire at Mumbai labour camp; occupants evacuated safely

A series of gas cylinder explosions sent panic through a G+1 labour camp at Mumbai’s Mulund East on Thursday, with seven cylinders exploding after a fire broke out at the BMC PAP project. All occupants were safely evacuated, with no casualties or fatalities reported so far.The incident took place at a rehabilitation camp in Navghar, Mulund East, established for families displaced from Dharavi as part of the construction PAP project. The premises also housed a labour camp.The fire is suspected to have started following a gas cylinder explosion. Seven gas cylinders exploded as the blaze spread through the G+1 structure.All occupants of the premises were evacuated safely following the incident. Mumbai, Maharashtra: A fire broke out at a G+1 labour camp at the BMC PAP Project in Mulund East. Seven gas cylinders exploded, and all occupants were safely evacuated. Fire Brigade personnel are carrying out firefighting operations. No casualties or fatalities have been reported so far. Further details are awaited.— IANS (@ians_india) October 8, 2026 FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS UNDERWAYFire Brigade personnel reached the spot and are carrying out firefighting operations. Necessary police arrangements are also in place at the site.No casualty or fatality has been reported so far. Further details are awaited.ANOTHER FIRE REPORTED IN MUMBAI Last month on September 4, a tourist bus travelling towards Gujarat caught fire beneath the Goregaon East Metro station in Mumbai on Friday evening, briefly disrupting traffic. The bus, carrying five passengers and driver Nijar Kapadia, caught fire near the Cheknaka signal. All occupants were safely evacuated, with no injuries or casualties reported. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, after which the affected stretch was cleared and traffic movement resumed.- EndsWith Aijaz and IANS inputs