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Local resident throws a burning LPG cylinder out of a gas delivery vehicle in Barakar

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An LPG cylinder in a gas delivery vehicle caught fire in Barakar. A local man threw it clear and a blast was avoided, but his hands were badly burnt.

Key Lessons

  • A local resident acted on his own and the cylinder was thrown clear, so a bigger blast was avoided.
  • He paid a heavy price: his hands were badly burnt and he had to be admitted to hospital.
  • General guidance: do not copy this. Do not pick up or carry a burning cylinder. Get away from it, keep others back and call 101 or 112.
  • General guidance: a vehicle that carries cylinders should have a fire extinguisher within reach, and the crew should know how to use it.

What Happened

NewZ India 24 reports that an LPG cylinder in an Indian Gas delivery vehicle suddenly caught fire in Barakar, and people nearby ran away in panic. According to the video's description, a local resident took the burning cylinder out of the vehicle and threw it far away, which prevented a big explosion. His hands were badly burnt and he was admitted to hospital. A local councillor afterwards asked why the vehicle had no fire extinguisher, and residents asked for an inquiry.

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