Delhi: Six Injured As Fire Breaks Out Following LPG Blast in Karol Bagh
By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: August 14, 2024 19:10 IST2024-08-14T17:35:52+5:302024-08-14T19:10:20+5:30
Six firefighters suffered burn wounds from an LPG cylinder blast while extinguishing a fire in a three-storey building in ...
Delhi: Six Injured As Fire Breaks Out Following LPG Blast in Karol Bagh
Six firefighters suffered burn wounds from an LPG cylinder blast while extinguishing a fire in a three-storey building in central Delhi's Karol Bagh area on Wednesday. The Delhi Fire Service received an emergency call about the blaze at 1:36 p.m. and dispatched at least eight fire tenders to the scene.
Delhi | A fire call has been received from the Karol Bagh area. A total of 8 fire tenders were rushed to the site. Due to an LPG blast, 6 fire personnel got burn injuries. Dousing operation underway: Delhi Fire Service
— ANI (@ANI) August 14, 2024
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According to the reports, the blast happened during the dousing operation inside the building. The injured firefighters, who were transported to BLK Hospital for treatment, have been identified as Fire Station Officer Batti Lal and fire operators Deepankar, Sandeep, Abhijeet, Rahul Rana, and Pradeep.
The fire, which was brought under control within two hours, is believed to have been caused by a short circuit.
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