
On February 2, gas-filled balloons, reportedly containing hydrogen, exploded inside a lift at Anmol Tower in Goregaon West, Mumbai. Three people inside the lift, including a 21-year-old student and a delivery worker, sustained burn injuries but escaped as the lift doors were open. The incident, captured on CCTV, prompted police to register a negligence case against the balloon vendor. Authorities have warned about the dangers of carrying flammable gas-filled balloons in enclosed spaces like lifts, highlighting safety concerns in residential buildings.
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