3 injured as suspected gas leak sparks fire in Mulund

The fire, believed to have started while a technician was carrying out maintenance work, was extinguished by 5.36pm

Mumbai: Three people sustained injuries after a fire broke out at Aman Nagar in Khindipada, Mulund, on Sunday evening, civic officials said. The fire is suspected to have been triggered by a gas leak during maintenance work.

Mumbai, India - July 12, 2026: Members of the Vishwakarma family stand outside their damaged home, with the broken entrance door and the gas cylinder kept outside after a gas leak triggered a blast and fire during maintenance work at their residence in Amar Nagar, Khindipada, Mulund, on Sunday evening. Three persons sustained burn injuries in the incident, and the fire was quickly brought under control by the Mumbai Fire Brigade in mumbai, India, on Sunday, July 12, 2026. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the incident was reported to the ward control room at 4.07 pm. The fire, believed to have started while a technician was carrying out maintenance work, was extinguished by 5.36pm.

Hospital officials identified the injured as Pramila Vishwakarma, 50, who suffered around 40% burns; Aradhana Vishwakarma, 24, who sustained nearly 20% burns; and Mohammad, 52, who sustained about 30% burns. The injured persons were shifted to Agrawal Hospital in Mulund for treatment.

Authorities are currently investigating the exact cause of the gas leak.