Mumbai: Fire Breaks Out In Women’s Coach Of Dadar-Badlapur AC Local Near Ghatkopar; Power Bank Suspected, No Injuries Reported | VIDEO
Mumbai, October 24, 2026: A power bank suspected to have malfunctioned caught fire inside a passenger’s bag in the women’s coach of an air-conditioned local train travelling from Dadar to Badlapur on Saturday afternoon, triggering panic among commuters and prompting passengers to pull the alarm chain. The incident took place shortly before the train reached Ghatkopar station at around 12.30 pm.…
On October 24, 2026, a fire broke out in the women's coach of a Mumbai AC local train near Ghatkopar station. The incident occurred in the Dadar-Badlapur service shortly before the train reached Ghatkopar, around 12:30 pm. Passengers panicked as they saw thick smoke spreading through the compartment after a power bank inside a passenger's bag malfunctioned.
The fire was extinguished, but no injuries were reported. The burning bag was either thrown outside the train or removed by passengers. Railway staff inspected the scene before the train resumed its journey after a brief stop at Ghatkopar station between 12:51 pm and 12:53 pm. This incident has highlighted the risks associated with malfunctioning portable electronic devices during train journeys, particularly in enclosed spaces where fire can spread rapidly.
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