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LPG Cylinder Ignites in Bengaluru; Gas Delivery Worker Douses Flames with Water
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🗓 05 Nov 2026, 10:48 AM
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An LPG cylinder caught fire in Bengaluru, prompting a gas company delivery employee to extinguish the blaze using water.
A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder suddenly ignited in a residential area of Bengaluru on Tuesday. The fire was noticed by nearby residents who immediately called the gas supplier.
A delivery personnel from the gas company arrived at the scene within minutes. Lacking specialized fire‑extinguishing equipment, he resorted to using a bucket of water to control the flames, managing to prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent cylinders.
Local authorities arrived shortly after, confirming that no injuries were reported and that the incident was contained without damage to nearby property. The quick action of the delivery worker was highlighted as a key factor in averting a larger disaster.
The incident has raised questions about training protocols for gas‑company staff, as using water on LPG fires is generally discouraged due to the risk of explosion. The supplier has said it will review safety procedures and provide additional training to its field employees.
Officials urged residents to regularly check cylinder valves and to report any signs of leakage or damage to prevent similar occurrences.
A delivery personnel from the gas company arrived at the scene within minutes. Lacking specialized fire‑extinguishing equipment, he resorted to using a bucket of water to control the flames, managing to prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent cylinders.
Local authorities arrived shortly after, confirming that no injuries were reported and that the incident was contained without damage to nearby property. The quick action of the delivery worker was highlighted as a key factor in averting a larger disaster.
The incident has raised questions about training protocols for gas‑company staff, as using water on LPG fires is generally discouraged due to the risk of explosion. The supplier has said it will review safety procedures and provide additional training to its field employees.
Officials urged residents to regularly check cylinder valves and to report any signs of leakage or damage to prevent similar occurrences.