Seven people, including six women, suffered severe burn injuries of up to 90% after a gas cylinder exploded in a catering service kitchen in Kandivali’s Akurli area. The victims have been taken to the National Burns Centre in Airoli, Kaustubh Hospital, and Aum Superspeciality Hospital in Borivali. All seven victims are in critical condition.

Incident Location and Time

The explosion occurred at Ram Kisan Mestri Chawl, besides, opposite ESIC Hospital, Military Road, Akurli Cross Road No. 3, Kandivali East. The Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) received the report at 9:05 AM on Wednesday morning.

Establishment Details

According to sources, the kitchen was operated by 'Shivani Caterers' and did not hold the required permissions from the local ward office, police, or fire brigade.

“The shop was ar

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