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Gas cylinder leak sparks fire in Orcha home, injuring dozens
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 08:02 PM
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A gas cylinder leak ignited a fire in a house in Orcha, Madhya Pradesh, burning around two dozen family members, with three patients in critical condition.
A gas cylinder leak in a residential house in Orcha, Madhya Pradesh, triggered a blaze that engulfed the premises on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to the scene after neighbours reported thick smoke and flames.
The fire resulted in severe burns to approximately twenty‑four members of a single family. Three of the victims were reported to be in critical condition, while the others received treatment for varying degrees of burns.
Paramedics rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, where doctors began emergency care. Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the cylinder leak and to assess compliance with safety regulations.
The incident underscores the risks associated with improper handling of LPG cylinders in households, prompting officials to advise residents to regularly check cylinder fittings and to keep fire‑extinguishing equipment handy.
The story was first reported by Amar Ujala, and relief efforts continue as the community rallies to support the affected family.
The fire resulted in severe burns to approximately twenty‑four members of a single family. Three of the victims were reported to be in critical condition, while the others received treatment for varying degrees of burns.
Paramedics rushed the injured to nearby hospitals, where doctors began emergency care. Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the cylinder leak and to assess compliance with safety regulations.
The incident underscores the risks associated with improper handling of LPG cylinders in households, prompting officials to advise residents to regularly check cylinder fittings and to keep fire‑extinguishing equipment handy.
The story was first reported by Amar Ujala, and relief efforts continue as the community rallies to support the affected family.