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A devastating fire broke out at a shop in Kandivali East, Mumbai, injuring seven people—three with nearly 90% burn injuries. Read the full report on cause, rescue efforts, and victim status.”
Mumbai Shop Fire in Kandivali Leaves Seven Severely Burned
Fire Erupts in Kandivali Shop Following Gas Cylinder Blast
On the morning of September 24, 2025, a massive fire engulfed a shop in the Ram Kisan Mestri Chawl area of Kandivali East, Mumbai. The blaze erupted around 9:05 AM, likely triggered by a gas cylinder explosion, and quickly spread through electrical wiring, LPG equipment, and combustible materials inside the ground-plus-one store.
Firefighters arrived swiftly and brought the fire under control by 9:33 AM, deploying multiple fire engines to douse the flames.
Casualties and Extent of Injuries
Seven people—six women and one man—suffered severe burn injuries in the fiery blast.
Among them, three have sustained nearly 90 percent burns, placing them in critical condition.
The injured were initially admitted to ESIC Hospital.
- Shivani Gandhi (51) – ~70% burns
- Nitu Gupta (31) – ~80% burns
- Janaki Gupta (39) – ~70% burns
- Manaram Kumacat (55) – ~40% burns
Three of the most severely burned patients were later transferred to BDBA Hospital and eventually to Kasturba Hospital for advanced treatment.
- Raksha Joshi (47) – 85-90% burns
- Durga Gupta (30) – 85-90% burns
- Poonam (28) – 90% burns
Medical staff report that all patients are in a critical condition, and the road ahead will involve complex burn care and reconstructive procedures.
Fire Cause, Spread & Firefighting Efforts
According to fire officials, the conflagration originated when a gas cylinder likely exploded, igniting nearby electrical wiring, LPG regulators, gas stoves, and stored edible materials.
The fire propagation was swift due to the confined layout of the shop and presence of highly flammable materials.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade responded promptly with multiple units and managed to extinguish the blaze in under 30 minutes.
Investigations remain ongoing to determine the precise origin and whether negligence or faulty equipment contributed to the explosion and fire.
Reaction, Challenges & Lessons
Local authorities have expressed grief and concern, urging tighter regulation and enforcement of fire safety standards in commercial shops and chawl structures.
This incident underscores the grave hazards posed by LPG cylinders, electrical faults, and lax enforcement of safety norms in densely populated areas. It also highlights the need for routine inspections, proper wiring, safe cylinder usage, and staff training in emergency response.
Families of the victims face a long ordeal—not just medical treatment, but emotional trauma, financial burden, and uncertainty. Hospitals treating high-degree burn patients will require specialized infrastructure and long-term care.
Mumbai’s civic agencies may face calls to revisit fire safety audits, enforce stricter code compliance, and accelerate installation of fire suppression systems in high-risk zones.
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