Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh): A cook sustained severe burns after a fire suddenly broke out while he was refilling a cylinder at an eatery in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur.
The incident unfolded at Patel Dhaba on Kurraha Road in the Gadhimalhara area of the district. The cook, Ravi Chaurasia, was refilling a cylinder at the eatery where he worked.
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Massive gas leak leads to blaze
According to eyewitnesses, while the refilled gas cylinder was being flipped into another cylinder, the gas cylinder failed to adhere to the valve, causing a rapid gas leak. He tried to stop the gas by pressing it with his hand, but the pressure was so intense that he was unsuccessful. The increased gas pressure caused the cylinder to fall and spin rapidly.
Nearby tandoor ignites spark
A spark or flame from a nearby tandoor ignited the leaked gas, triggering a sudden fire. The fire spread so rapidly that panic gripped the scene. Employees and customers ran for their lives. Fortunately, the cylinder did not explode; otherwise, a major disaster could have occurred.
Ravi suffered severe burns in the fire. With the help of local residents, he was first given first aid and later was immediately rushed to the district hospital.
Gadhimalhara police station officer Rita Singh confirmed that the accident occurred while changing the cylinder at Patel Dhaba. She said, "The injured man is currently under medical care, and police have begun investigating the incident to determine the exact cause and ensure safety measures are followed in the future."
The incident highlighted the need for strict safety precautions in eateries and public kitchens. Administration has urged people to take proper precautionary measures while handling gas cylindersand other flammable items.
