1 week ago

Blast at Headmaster's House Injures Two in Amalapuram

A large explosion happened at a headmaster’s house in Amalapuram early Sunday.

The house was badly damaged, and a fire started inside.

The headmaster’s two sons were sleeping upstairs after finishing their work.

They escaped but received minor injuries from the fire and broken glass.

One of them was taken to a hospital and was reported to be safe.

Police said the house had old wiring that needed replacement.

They also found an empty gas cylinder near an inverter.

Investigators suspect the inverter and leftover gas may have caused the blast, but laboratory tests are still needed to confirm this.

Key facts

Location: Amalapuram, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district
Time: Early Sunday, around 3:30 a.m.
Property damage: Windows were blown from their frames, glass fixtures shattered, walls were damaged, and flames engulfed the house.
Injured: The headmaster’s two sons suffered mild injuries; one was hospitalized and reported safe.
Initial police theory: An inverter may have exploded, with residual gas from an empty cylinder possibly fueling the flames.
Other possible factor: The house reportedly had old, damaged wiring that electricians had previously advised replacing.
Investigation status: Forensic samples were collected, and the cause will be assessed through laboratory reports.
Police action: Amalapuram police registered a case.

deccanchronicle.com · 1 week ago