{
  "id": 18152074,
  "title": "Mumbai: Fire At Khar Railway Station Water Cooler Damages Electrical Safety Equipment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/mumbai-fire-at-khar-railway-station-water-cooler-damages-electrical",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T16:05:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-fire-at-khar-railway-station-water-cooler-damages-electrical-safety-equipment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A fire erupted at Khar railway station on Wednesday afternoon, affecting the wiring of a water cooler on Platform 3/4. The incident occurred around 12:30 pm on the south side of the platform. The blaze was swiftly extinguished within 10 to 15 minutes of being reported, with railway staff promptly taking action to replace the damaged electrical safety equipment. Subsequent inspections revealed that a fault in the water cooler had triggered the miniature circuit breaker (MCB) and residual current circuit breaker (RCCB), both of which sustained significant damage. Railway authorities are actively working to replace the burnt MCB and defective water cooler, as well as repair the wiring to restore functionality. This incident has sparked concerns about the maintenance of electrical equipment installed at suburban railway stations, where water coolers are commonly used by commuters. Such faults can lead to electrical hazards and fires, especially on busy platforms. Authorities are reportedly conducting an inspection to determine the exact technical cause of the fault but have not disclosed further details. No injuries or extensive damage beyond the electrical equipment were reported at the time of the incident. The replacement work is anticipated to bring the water cooler back online once the electrical fault is rectified.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: A fire broke out in the wiring of a water cooler on Platform 3/4 at Khar railway station on Wednesday afternoon, damaging electrical safety equipment. The fire was brought under control within 10 to 15 minutes, and railway staff have begun replacing the burnt components and defective cooler. Electrical Fault Triggers Fire The incident occurred at around 12.30 pm on the south side of the…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}