A huge fire caused by the explosion of gas cylinders tore through a residential building in western India on Friday (January 24th).

The incident occurred in the Kurla West area of Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra.

A video showed flames engulfing the two-storey building and a further explosion.

According to local media reports, the 80–year old building caught fire after several cylinders exploded in a second-floor apartment.

Residents heard a total of four explosions before the building caught fire, according to reports.

Seven fire engines along with two response vehicles and six water tankers were employed to control the situation.

Massive fire breaks out at residential building following cylinder blast in western India

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Horrifying moment a massive fire broke out at a residential building following a cylinder blast in the west Indian state of Maharashtra.

The incident took place on January 24 in the Kurla West locality of Mumbai.

Visuals show the fire engulfing the two-storey building with smoke billowing into the sky.

The terrified crowd watched the devastating scene in horror as the fire brigade rush to the spot.

According to the reports, the 80 –year old building caught fire after few cylinders exploded in a second-floor apartment.

Reports also state that the residents heard a total of four explosions before the building caught fire.

Seven fire engines along with two response vehicles and six water tankers were employed to control the situation.