Archive · 22 Dec 2025
School Van Catches Fire During LPG Refueling In Chhatarpur
A school van in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, caught fire on Monday when the LPG cylinder exploded while being refueled.
The van belongs to Green Valley Public School and is used to transport children.
Luckily, no one was in the van at the time, so no one got hurt.
Local people helped put out the fire.
People in the area are upset because they say the police and local leaders are not doing enough to stop vehicles from using LPG cylinders unsafe.
They say rules are made but not followed properly.
A school van caught fire due to an LPG cylinder explosion during refueling in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh.
The van belongs to Green Valley Public School and is used for transporting children.
No injuries were reported as the van was empty at the time of the incident.
Local residents helped extinguish the fire.
Residents allege negligence by the police and administration in enforcing safety regulations.
- Who
- Local residents and school authorities
- What
- A school van caught fire due to an LPG cylinder explosion
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The van was being refueled with LPG gas
- Location
- Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Date
- Monday
- Vehicle Type
- Maruti van
- School
- Green Valley Public School
- Cause of Fire
- LPG cylinder explosion during refueling
- Injuries
- None
- Response
- Fire extinguished by local residents