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4 killed in LPG cylinder blast that collapsed house in UP’s Fatehpur
Four people, including a four-year-old boy, died and three others were injured after a domestic LPG cylinder exploded and brought down a two-storey house in Malwan town, Fatehpur district, on Monday evening.…
Four people, including a four-year-old boy, died and three others were injured after a domestic LPG cylinder exploded and brought down a two-storey house in Malwan town, Fatehpur district, on Monday evening. The blast occurred around 5 pm while meals were being prepared at the home of fruit vendor Suresh Gupta, police said.
Seven people were pulled from the debris and taken to hospital, where four, Kunal Gupta (18), Arpit Gupta (15), Ved Gupta (8) and Yash Gupta (4), succumbed to their injuries. One of the injured has 90 per cent burns and is critical. Police, fire brigade and local residents joined the rescue operation.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 each for the injured. He directed officials to reach the site and ensure medical care. The cause of the blast is under investigation.
Indian Opinion Analysis
LPG cylinder explosions in residential buildings are not uncommon in India, often caused by leaky hoses or faulty regulators. The National Disaster Management Authority has issued safety guidelines for domestic LPG use, but enforcement at the household level is weak. In many towns like Malwan, multi-storey homes are built close together, so a single blast can damage neighbouring structures. The district administration will now have to determine whether the cylinder was from a licensed distributor and whether safety norms were followed. The next step will be a forensic report on the cylinder's condition.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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