Three cylinders blast in Mumbai's Pratiksha Nagar police quarters

Three gas cylinders blasted in the L5 building located in Mumbai's Pratiksha Nagar police quarters. According to a News18 report, these terrible blasts caused panic in the surrounding area, and fire brigade teams and Wadala TT police reached the spot immediately.

According to preliminary information provided by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the incident occurred on November 10, 2026, in Pratiksha Nagar near Mala Garden in Wadala. Due to these cylinder blasts, fire broke out in approximately two to four shanties located there. The incident was reported by CP Control at 10.51 pm, following which the administration became active.

Mumbai Fire Brigade declared the incident a 'Level-I' fire call at 11.15 pm. Video evidence of the incident has emerged, in which one video shows the cylinder blasts, while two other videos show the massive fire and the heavy rush and chaos created at the spot. These scenes clearly show the intensity of the blasts and the severity of the subsequent fire.

Several government agencies were mobilised to handle this emergency situation. These primarily included the BMC's Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), Mumbai Police, BEST, 108 ambulance service, and BMC ward staff. Wadala TT police and fire brigade personnel remained present at the spot, attempting to control the situation.

According to the preliminary update provided by the BMC, no reports of injuries to any person have been received so far. However, the administration and employees involved in the rescue operation remained deployed at the spot to monitor the situation.

Further details regarding the exact cause behind these cylinder blasts, the extent of the damage caused, and the circumstances under which the fire broke out are still awaited. Currently, investigation and relief operations have been undertaken by all concerned agencies.