CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: A gas cylinder exploded in a house in Durg, Chhattisgarh, on Karwa Chauth day, sparking a fire in the kitchen. Six members of the family were present in the house at the time of the incident. Fortunately, all of them escaped safely and there was no report of any casualty. However, the blast and fire triggered panic inside the house.
According to information, the explosion occurred suddenly after an incident linked to the gas cylinder in the kitchen, and the fire then spread. Family members panicked after hearing the sound of the blast. As soon as the fire broke out, the people present in the house tried to move to a safe place. All members managed to get out in time. After information about the incident was received, the concerned agencies were informed. Household items in the kitchen are feared to have been damaged in the fire. However, a detailed assessment of the property loss has not yet come out.
The incident on the festival day left the family terrified. With all six members safe, a major tragedy was averted. Regular inspection of gas cylinders and kitchen equipment is necessary, and immediate precautions should be taken if a gas leak is suspected. Detailed information on the actual cause of the cylinder blast is still awaited.
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