(Representative image) A flash fire broke out at a residence in Kajuwadi on Thursday evening, leaving two women injured.
MUMBAI: Two women, including a 13-year-old girl, sustained burn injuries after a flash fire erupted from the main valve of an LPG cylinder at a house in Kajuwadi, Chakala, Andheri (East), on Thursday evening. The incident was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade at 7.35 pm from Room No. 2 at Bombari Chawl, near Khandeshwar Mandir. The flash fire spread across the kitchen of a ground-plus-one-storey structure, affecting an area of around 3 ft x 3 ft. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines The fire was extinguished by 8.04 pm. The Mumbai Fire Brigade, police, 108 ambulance service and BMC ward staff were mobilised following the incident.
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Rutika Gaud (35) sustained 25% burns, while Neha Gaud (13) suffered 14% burns, according to civic officials. Both were admitted to the hospital and are undergoing treatment.