Fire breaks out in Wadala’s Pratiksha Nagar; firefighter injured during rescue operation

A fire broke out in a cluster of huts near Mala Garden in Pratiksha Nagar, Wadala, late on Tuesday (November 10, 2026), leaving a firefighter injured. The fire was extinguished at 1.25 a.m. on Wednesday (November 11, 2026).The fire affected approximately two to four huts near the L5 building in the police quarters, according to preliminary information from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).The Mumbai Fire Brigade received information about the incident through the police control room at 10.51 p.m. and declared it a Level-I fire at 11.15 p.m.Initial reports suggested that two to four LPG cylinders exploded during the incident, although the exact number is yet to be officially confirmed.The firefighter, identified as S.A. Pathan, sustained injuries during the firefighting operation and was admitted to Sion Hospital for treatment.Personnel from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Wadala TT Police, BEST and BMC ward staff were deployed at the scene, along with a 108 ambulance.The fire was extinguished at 1.25 a.m., according to the latest fire brigade update. The cause of the fire and the extent of property damage are yet to be ascertained. Published - November 11, 2026 01:08 pm IST