Fire Erupts Inside Lift in Mumbai Building After Balloons Explode; Two Injured
Mumbai: What appeared to be a routine elevator ride turned dangerous after balloons carried by a man exploded inside a lift, triggering a brief fire in a residential building in Goregaon, a western suburb of Mumbai.
According to CCTV footage, a woman carrying trolley luggage entered the elevator first and pressed her floor button. Moments later, a man carrying a large sack filled with balloons stepped in, followed by another man. Seconds after the lift doors closed, the balloons suddenly exploded, engulfing the elevator in flames.
The fire briefly obscured the camera view. The three occupants were then seen rushing out of the lift, with the balloon seller stumbling after losing balance.
Police said the man and the woman sustained burn injuries and were shifted for medical treatment. A case has been registered against the balloon seller. Authorities are investigating the type of gas used to fill the balloons.
While helium balloons are non-flammable, officials noted that hydrogen-filled balloons are highly inflammable, raising serious safety concerns.
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