Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - February 2, 2026. Panic gripped residents of a residential building in Mumbai’s Goregaon area after a bundle of gas-filled balloons exploded inside a lift, leaving three people injured. The shocking incident was captured on CCTV. The incident took place at Anmol Tower in the Goregaon West area in Mumbai on February 2. The CCTV video shows gas-filled balloons suddenly exploding inside a lift, engulfing it in flames as the occupants rush out in panic. According to police officials, the explosion took place when a man carrying a large bunch of balloons entered the elevator along with two other residents. CCTV footage shows the balloons suddenly igniting moments after the lift doors closed, triggering a massive fireball inside the confined space. The blast caused chaos as the occupants rushed out of the lift in panic. The three injured individuals, including the balloon carrier and a woman who had entered the lift earlier, sustained burn injuries. They were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Officials said their condition is stable, though the exact severity of the injuries has not been officially disclosed. Fire brigade personnel and police teams reached the spot soon after the incident was reported. Preliminary investigations suggest that the balloons may have been filled with a highly flammable gas. While helium, commonly used in balloons, is non-flammable, authorities suspect that an unsafe alternative such as hydrogen may have been used, leading to the explosion. Mumbai Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to determine the source of the balloons and the type of gas used. The balloon vendor is also being questioned as part of the probe to establish whether safety norms were violated. The incident has raised serious concerns about the use and transportation of gas-filled balloons in residential buildings and enclosed spaces. Authorities have urged citizens to exercise caution and avoid carrying such materials in lifts or crowded areas. Officials also stressed the need for stricter checks on balloon sellers to prevent the use of hazardous gases that can pose a grave risk to public safety. Further investigation is underway. Restriction: Not Distributable in Germany.