Three Injured As LPG Leak Triggers Massive Fire In Airoli House, Household Destroyed

A massive fire erupted in a house in Airoli village, Navi Mumbai, on Sunday afternoon, resulting in three injuries and extensive damage to the household's belongings and interiors. The victims, Devidas Bhaurao Sonawane, his wife Sunita, son Rohan, and daughter Mansi, were treated at the Burn Hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.

The incident occurred in Room No. 202 of Jagdish Patil Nivas, where Devidas lived with his family. According to preliminary reports, the family had recently installed a new LPG cylinder, and during its fitting, the regulator failed to attach properly. This led to a considerable gas leak, which Devidas attempted to address by placing the cylinder in water and informing the gas distributor.

Unfortunately, the accumulated gas ignited, causing a massive fire. Sunita suffered burns to her hands, legs, and face, while Rohan sustained injuries to his front portion, including both hands, waist, and both legs. Neighbour Sarika Nilesh Kobale also sustained burn injuries to her hands, legs, and neck. Fortunately, Mansi escaped injury as she was in the balcony when the fire broke out.

The police are probing the exact cause of the blaze, examining the technical issues with the LPG cylinder or regulator and the circumstances leading to the gas leak. The fire brigade swiftly responded, and local residents and police personnel helped evacuate the injured to the hospital. The fire caused significant damage to the house, with almost all household items and interior fittings destroyed.