Major fire in Kandivali, Mumbai, after 30 gas cylinders explode
December 07, 2015  13:32
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Major fire in Kandivali in suburban Mumbai. Early reports say up to 20 to 30 LPG gas cylinders have caught fire and exploded at the Damu Nagar slum, Kandivali east. At least 25 fire tenders are at the spot. One person sustained serious injury, several others are trapped in the fire, says reports.

Citizens passing by the area tweeted saying:

@kunwarmritunjay  Major fire and series of cylinder blasts in Kandivali area of Mumbai suburbs. Few injured.


‏@iStud  Major fire breaks out at Damu Nagar, Kandivali E. Can still hear a few explosions. Whole of Lokhandwala is shady due to the smoke cloud.


‏@Shrutzypatil  Dark clouds everywhere. Sound of blasts, ambulance, chaos in kandivali Lokhanwala.Plz call up your dear ones and check if they are safe.


@AvSats  Absolute terrible fire in the slums at Damu Nagar near Kandivali Lokhandwala.

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