5 people were injured in an accident that occurred due to the cylinder explosion in a house accident that was reported in the Mudukkankete area of Kottur town of the Ballari district on Wednesday night. Others, including house owners, were injured and admitted to the hospital.
As per the preliminary information, the liquefied petroleum gas leaked from the cylinder, and the explosion occurred the moment the gas stove was turned on said sources.
Lata (34), Karibasappa (35), Deviramma (55), Chaitra (24), and more have been taken to the Harapanahalli Taluk Hospital. Police Sub-Inspector H. Nagappa, who was present at the scene took charge, and the fire brigade was called upon to visit, inspect, and to tackle down the situation.
Precautions To Ensure For Being Safe
- Don’t put the cylinder in hot water bath even if there is some residual LPG left as chances of a gas cylinder explosion are always on the rise when they are exposed to heat and fire.
- Unknowingly keeping the gas knob in an open position. Remember to keep the regulator knob in off position when not in use.
- Do not store flammable and plastics in the kitchen near the LPG cylinder or cooking area.
- Kitchen and the cooking area should be well ventilated.
- ISI approved rubber tubes and regulators are to be used.
- LPG cylinders should be bought from authorized franchisees only.
