Faridabad Saroorpur Gas Agency Fire: Cylinders Burst, Two Workers Burnt; FIR Alleges a Reported Leak Was Ignored

What happened

On Wednesday, 21 October 2026, in the afternoon, a fire broke out in the warehouse of a cooking-gas (LPG) agency in Saroorpur village, Faridabad, Haryana. The place falls under the Mujesar police station area. Cylinders stored there burst with loud blasts, and people living nearby ran out of their homes in panic. Two employees of the agency were burnt and taken to hospital. Nobody died, according to the reports we opened. Updated 26 October 2026.

The time is not settled. Amar Ujala’s detailed report of 24 October puts the fire at about 2 pm; its video report of 21 October says Wednesday evening. We therefore say “afternoon” and leave it there.

The blasts and the stock

The Sanjay Colony police post in-charge confirmed to Amar Ujala that three cylinders burst. Punjab Kesari, which reported on the morning of 22 October, speaks only of “several” cylinders and gives no count. We use three as the police-confirmed number and mark it as the only count given. Amar Ujala also reports that the godown held about 120 cylinders at the time, roughly 20 full and 100 empty. That stock figure comes from one report. An empty cylinder is not harmless: it can still hold traces of gas, and a fire can burst it just as it can a full one.

Response

Fire department teams reached the spot and brought the fire under control after some effort, and the flames did not spread to the houses around. The reports do not say how many fire tenders came or how long the fire lasted. Police asked people nearby to move to safer places. The cause was not known at the time; the detailed reports say police were looking into how the fire began, and a leak from a cooking-gas cylinder was suspected in the video report. That is a suspicion, not a finding.

One employee, the store keeper, was burnt on the face, both hands and the lower back; the second employee was also burnt (Punjab Kesari mentions hand burns and burn marks on the body). Both were first taken to a hospital, and the store keeper was later admitted to a private hospital. We do not name them.

The FIR and what it alleges

On 24 October, Amar Ujala reported that police had registered an FIR on 22 October on the complaint of the store keeper, along with his medical report. A police spokesperson confirmed the FIR. According to the complaint as reported, he and his colleague had told the agency owner about a gas leak from the cylinders before the fire, but the owner did not give them any safety equipment. The report names the owner; we do not. This is an allegation made in a complaint, and police are investigating. The reports we opened give no legal sections, no arrest and no response from the owner or the agency.

We could not find, in any report we opened, whether the agency held a valid licence or whether the godown had the approvals that apply to LPG storage. That means the question is open, not answered either way. Bulk storage of LPG cylinders is regulated under the gas cylinder rules, and the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) is the licensing authority. Treat any claim about the agency’s licence as unverified until officials say something.

Why this matters

A godown with about 120 cylinders inside a village is a concentration of fuel in a crowded place. When a leak is reported to the person in charge and work carries on without protective gear, an ordinary spark can turn into a blast. We have covered similar cases: the Khekra shop fire in Baghpat, where two cylinders burst in a market, the Rapti Nagar LPG fire in Gorakhpur, which began with a gas leak during cylinder repair, and the Coimbatore LPG shelter fire, where at least twelve cylinders burst. For the leak side of the story, see our guide to gas leaks in India and how to stay safe.

Lessons for readers

• Workers at a gas godown or agency: a leak is a stop-work event. Tell the owner or manager, move away, keep ignition sources off, and do not go back in to move cylinders. If you are not given gloves, an extinguisher or training, say so in writing to the owner and to the oil company’s area office.
• Owners and managers: check cylinders for leaks with soapy water, never with a flame. Keep the godown ventilated, stack cylinders upright, keep empties apart from full ones, and keep a working extinguisher and a clear exit. Licences and safety distances are your responsibility.
• Residents living near a godown: if you smell gas or hear a blast, leave at once, avoid switching anything electrical on or off, and keep the lane clear for fire tenders. Do not stop to film.
• If cylinders are involved in a fire, stay far back. A hot cylinder can burst without warning. Call 112 or 101 and give the exact place. Our emergency numbers guide explains which number to call.
• Treat a burn properly. Cool it under running tap water for 20 minutes, do not apply toothpaste, butter or ice, and get the person to a hospital. See our first aid guide.

For home kitchens, see kitchen gas leak accidents and prevention.

More on Faridabad: see our fire and emergency safety guide for emergency numbers, the fire stations and the local risks to know.

What is still not known

The cause of the fire, the number of cylinders that burst beyond the three confirmed, the agency’s licence and approval status, whether the owner will be charged, and the condition of the two injured men are all unanswered in the reports we opened. We will update this page when police or the fire department publish a finding. Last checked 26 October 2026.