32 incidents of vehicle fires in Mumbai in 14 months, traffic affected
Mumbai witnessed 32 vehicle fires between January 2025 and mid-February 2026, with two recent incidents on the Western Express Highway causing traffic disruptions. Fire safety experts attribute these fires to electrical faults, often caused by rodents damaging wiring, and also mention issues with electric vehicle batteries as a significant concern.
Mumbai witnessed 32 vehicle fires between January 2025 and mid-February 2026, with two recent incidents on the Western Express Highway causing traffic disruptions. Fire safety experts attribute these fires to electrical faults, often caused by rodents damaging wiring, and also mention issues with electric vehicle batteries as a significant concern.
