Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Nine Injured in Bengaluru PG Gas Cylinder Blast
Nine workers from West Bengal were hurt in a big explosion at their rented accommodation in Bengaluru.
The explosion happened early in the morning because of a gas leak in the kitchen.
The workers had closed all the windows to keep mosquitoes out, which trapped the gas inside.
The explosion was very strong and broke many windows and doors.
All the workers are in the hospital with bad burns, but doctors say they are stable.
The police are checking if the gas cylinder and pipes were safe.
The building owner and the person who runs the accommodation are being investigated because many workers were living in one small room, which might not be safe.
Nine migrant workers from West Bengal were injured in a gas cylinder blast in Bengaluru.
The explosion occurred at 6:30 AM on the second floor of a three-storey building.
The blast was caused by a gas leak from a private brand cylinder, with windows shut to avoid mosquitoes.
All nine victims were cramped into a single-bedroom unit with a small kitchen and bathroom.
Doctors stated that all the injured are currently stable despite severe burn injuries.
Investigators are probing how nine people were permitted to stay in one room and the safety of the gas cylinder and pipes.
- Who
- Nine migrant workers from West Bengal
- What
- Gas cylinder blast
- When
- 6:30 AM
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- Gas leak from a private brand cylinder, windows shut to avoid mosquitoes
Safety Violations
Accidental Cause
Cause of the Blast
Safety Violations
The blast was caused by severe safety violations, including overcrowding and poor maintenance.
Accidental Cause
The blast was an accidental cause due to a gas leak from a private brand cylinder.
- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Time of Incident
- 6:30 AM
- Number of Injured
- Nine
- Building Structure
- Three-storey building
- Cylinder Brand
- Local private brand
- Building Owner
- Nagaraj Reddy
- PG Operator
- Gangaraju