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LPG Cylinder Explodes at Vacant Bengaluru Site, No Casualties
An LPG cylinder exploded in a small shed in Bengaluru.
The shed was on an empty site in Kaggadasapura.
The explosion happened on Wednesday.
The blast damaged the shed.
No one was hurt or killed.
Police and fire officials went to inspect the area.
Officials are checking whether gas was being refilled there illegally.
The investigation is still continuing.
An LPG cylinder exploded inside a makeshift shed at a vacant site in Bengaluru.
The incident occurred on Wednesday at 6th Cross in Kaggadasapura.
The site reportedly belongs to a person named Murthy.
The blast damaged the shed, but no casualties or injuries were reported.
Police are verifying whether the location was an illegal gas-refilling unit.
- Who
- Police, Fire and Emergency Services personnel, and officers from Byappanahalli Police Station responded to the incident.
- What
- An LPG cylinder exploded inside a makeshift shed, damaging it without causing casualties or injuries.
- Where
- A vacant site at 6th Cross, Kaggadasapura, within Byappanahalli Police Station limits in Bengaluru.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Why
- The cause is under verification; police are also checking whether the site was an illegal gas-refilling unit.
Key facts
- Incident
- LPG cylinder explosion
- Location
- 6th Cross, Kaggadasapura, Bengaluru
- Site
- Vacant site with a makeshift shed
- Damage
- The shed was damaged
- Casualties
- No deaths or injuries reported
- Investigation
- Police are verifying whether illegal gas refilling was taking place
- Responders
- Fire and Emergency Services personnel and Byappanahalli Police Station staff
Quotes
A senior police officer
Police officer involved in the response and inquiry into the explosion
“We are verifying the incident.”
deccanchronicle.com
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