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Gas leak sparks fire at IIT Bombay hostel; five injured including children
A fire broke out at a hostel on the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay campus on Tuesday following a gas leak. Five people, including two children, sustained injuries in the incident.
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The fire erupted at a residential hostel within the IIT Bombay campus, triggered by a leaking gas line. Emergency response teams were mobilized quickly to contain the blaze and evacuate residents from the affected building.
Among the five injured persons were two children, who along with the other injured were provided immediate medical attention. Details regarding the severity of their injuries and their current medical status are being ascertained.
The fire department brought the situation under control after extinguishing the flames. Preliminary investigations suggest the gas leak was the primary cause of the fire. Authorities have cordoned off the affected area to conduct a thorough inspection of the hostel's gas supply infrastructure and safety systems.
IIT Bombay administration has initiated a comprehensive review of safety protocols across all residential facilities on campus following the incident. The exact circumstances leading to the gas leak are being investigated by relevant authorities.