Five hurt in gas pipeline blaze at IIT Bombay hostel
Five people were injured in a fire at IIT Bombay on October 8. The blaze broke out in Hostel 6 around 10:24 pm. It started from a gas pipeline, officials said.
Two children were among the injured. All five were taken to hospital and are reported to be stable. Fire engines reached the campus quickly and brought the blaze under control.
The institute has ordered a safety audit of gas pipelines in all hostels. Students were moved to safety during the incident. Academic activity was not affected, officials said.
Police said they are checking for lapses in pipeline maintenance. The institute said student safety is its top priority. A detailed report is expected within a week.
IIT Bombay houses thousands of students across its hostels. The institute said counselling support is available for affected students. Fire safety drills will now be held every quarter. The audit report will be shared with all departments.
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