A major fire broke out early Thursday morning in a gas pipeline running from a Bharat Petroleum petrol pump towards DMIC at Ladgaon (near Karmad), triggering panic in the area. The incident occurred around 5.30 am, and within moments, the blaze intensified, with flames shooting up nearly 20 feet high. Fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot promptly and managed to bring the fire under control after nearly an hour of efforts.
Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
Upon receiving information about the incident, villagers, the sarpanch, and other concerned individuals acted swiftly, informing the petrol pump authorities and ensuring that the gas supply was shut off. Prior to the fire, women from the Bagal family and a nearby hotel owner had noticed the sound of gas leakage from the pipeline. What initially appeared to be a minor fire quickly escalated into a major blaze. With the help of a fire tender, the flames were eventually contained. Local youths also played a crucial role in managing the situation. Timely suspension of the gas supply helped avert a major disaster.
Gas supply to 380 households disrupted
Following the incident, Bharat Petroleum suspended gas supply for the entire day. As a result, around 380 households in Ladgaon faced significant inconvenience. With no gas cylinders available in many homes, residents had to resort to using traditional stoves or borrowing cylinders from neighbours for cooking.
The incident has created an atmosphere of fear in the village, with residents demanding proper safety measures to prevent such accidents in the future.