LPG leakage leads to major fire at migrants’ vehra

A massive fire broke out at Samrat Colony in Giaspura on Tuesday night, injuring seven persons, including a minor girl, due to a leakage in an LPG cylinder. The condition of one woman, Phoolmati, is critical with around 80 per cent burn injuries. She was referred to the PGI, Chandigarh.

As per eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around 8:20 pm at a migrants’ vehra where multiple families reside. The fire allegedly started during an illegal refilling of LPG cylinders in a room.

Laxmi Devi, the mother of injured seven-year-old girl, Shivani, said: “Illegal LPG refilling was underway and its leakage led to the fire. The flames spread rapidly and people screamed for help. Neighbours rushed to the scene to save victims.”

Phoolmati’s husband stated that his wife was preparing dinner when the incident occurred while he was away for work. Shivani was present near the room where the incident occurred due to which she was also injured.

“The illegal practice of refilling LPG cylinder is going on for a long time and no action is being taken against vehra residents involved in the act. Several times, other migrants objected to the practice but the wrongdoers did not pay heed. Now, the police should register a case against the guilty to ensure safety of residents in the future,” the injured girl’s mother said.

Earlier also, several cylinder blast incidents occurred in the city, causing injuries to the people. The illegal practice is going on and the police need to take strict action against offenders.

Meanwhile, the police have initiated a probe and are taking further action in the matter. The incident has sparked concern among residents, highlighting the need for stricter safety measures.

Fire breaks out at shop

Another fire broke out at a confectionery shop on Tibba Road on Tuesday. Passers-by raised the alarm on witnessing smoke and firefighters were informed. The shop owner and their family, who were sleeping on the first floor of the building, were safely rescued using stairs.

SHO Bhagatvir Singh said the fire was caused by a short-circuit. Firefighters controlled the blaze in over one hour. The extent of the damages was yet to be determined.

Cylinders being refilled illegally

As per eyewitnesses, the incident occurred at a migrants’ vehra where multiple families reside. Illegal practice of LPG refilling was underway in a room and its leakage led to the fire. The practice is going on and the police need to take strict action against offenders.