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Three family members burnt in gas leak fire in Kumi village, Damoh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 02:01 PM
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A gas cylinder leak in Kumi village, Damoh district, triggered a fire and explosion when a lighter was lit, killing three members of the same family who were rushed to the district hospital.
Damoh district's Kumi village witnessed a tragic incident on [date not specified] when a leaking gas cylinder ignited after a resident attempted to light a lighter. The ignition caused a sudden blaze followed by a powerful explosion, engulfing the immediate area.
The fire resulted in the deaths of three members belonging to the same family. Emergency services were alerted promptly, and the victims were transported to Damoh District Hospital for medical attention, but they succumbed to their injuries.
Local authorities have sealed the site and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the leak and assess safety compliance of gas cylinder handling in the village. Police and fire officials are also counseling residents on preventive measures to avoid similar accidents.
The incident underscores the hazards associated with improper storage and handling of LPG cylinders in rural households, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of safety norms.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
The fire resulted in the deaths of three members belonging to the same family. Emergency services were alerted promptly, and the victims were transported to Damoh District Hospital for medical attention, but they succumbed to their injuries.
Local authorities have sealed the site and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the leak and assess safety compliance of gas cylinder handling in the village. Police and fire officials are also counseling residents on preventive measures to avoid similar accidents.
The incident underscores the hazards associated with improper storage and handling of LPG cylinders in rural households, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of safety norms.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.