Mumbai, October 9, 2026: A gas leak triggered a fire inside a hostel at IIT Bombay, injuring five students. All five were taken for medical treatment and are reported to be in stable condition.
Fire Breaks Out After Gas Leak
The incident occurred inside a hostel room on the IIT Bombay campus after a suspected gas leak led to a sudden fire.
Emergency teams responded quickly and the blaze was brought under control.
Five Students Injured
Five students sustained burn injuries in the incident.
They were shifted to hospital for treatment, and officials said their condition was stable.
No Fatalities Reported
Authorities confirmed that there were no deaths.
The prompt evacuation and emergency response helped prevent the incident from becoming more serious.
Cause Under Investigation
Officials are examining the exact source of the gas leak and the sequence of events that led to the fire.
A detailed technical inspection is expected to determine whether the incident involved a cooking gas cylinder, appliance malfunction or another source.
Campus Safety Procedures Reviewed
The incident has brought renewed attention to fire-safety and gas-safety protocols inside residential hostels.
IIT Bombay authorities are expected to review safety systems and emergency procedures following the accident.
Students Receive Medical Care
The injured students continue to receive treatment and observation.
Authorities have said their injuries are not considered life-threatening at this stage.
Further Details Awaited
The institute and local authorities are expected to release additional information after the internal and technical investigation is completed.
Source – The Indian Express
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