Mumbai, November 8: Five people were injured when a cylinder exploded in Vile Parle area of Mumbai on Tuesday morning, a civic official said. Mumbai: Fire Breaks Out at Shopping Avenue on Fashion Street, Several Shops Gutted in Blaze; Terrifying Videos Show Huge Flames and Smoke.

The incident took place at around 6 am in New Kalpana Chawl (tenement) located near the Western Express Highway, he said. Mumbai Fire: House Gutted in Blaze in Mazgaon, No Casualties Reported (Watch Video).

Five people, in the age group of 27 to 45 years, suffered injuries and were rushed to the nearby V N Desai Hospital, the official said, adding that their condition was stable.

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