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Cylinder Blast Triggers Chaos in Samastipur: House and Shop Burnt, 5 Injured
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News18•09-10-2026, 11:13
Cylinder Blast Triggers Chaos in Samastipur: House and Shop Burnt, 5 Injured
- •A massive cooking gas cylinder blast occurred in Mahamadipur village under the Mohiuddinnagar police station area in Samastipur district.
- •The accident happened while cooking food when flames suddenly erupted from a cylinder and caused a horrific explosion.
- •Five members of the family sustained serious burn injuries and were immediately admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment.
- •The fierce fire engulfed a nearby shop as well, causing an estimated property loss of more than Rs 5 lakh.
- •Local villagers and fire department personnel managed to bring the raging fire under control after strenuous efforts.
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The tragic accident occurred when a cooking gas cylinder kept in Prabhu Rai's house in Mahamadipur village was placed near the stove. When the stove was lit, strong flames emerged from the cylinder, leading to a horrific explosion and fire that destroyed a house and a shop.
A total of 5 family members were seriously burnt after getting caught in the fire and blast. Local residents helped admit all the injured individuals to a nearby hospital, where their treatment is currently ongoing under doctor supervision.
The fierce flames completely reduced a house and a nearby shop to ashes, destroying all stored goods inside. It is estimated that property worth more than Rs 5 lakh was lost in this devastating fire accident.
