Celebrations at the Campa Cola compound in central Mumbai were expectedly over the top after the Supreme Court verdict staying the demolition of the illegal apartments in the compound. But the celebrations almost ended in tragedy. Firstpost captured a video of a makeshift tent that caught fire after residents of the colony began celebrating with fireworks on learning that the Supreme Court had granted them relief. [caption id=“attachment_1227585” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]
Residents celebrate with fireworks after the SC verdict. Sunainaa Chadha/ Firstpost[/caption] The fire, a relatively minor one that was quickly put out, was started by enthusiastic residents who were celebrating their legal victory with fireworks. While none of the residents were injured, the fire briefly sparked panic with residents in the tent running out until it was put out.
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