A gas cylinder explosion injured three members of a family in Saradang village under Khaira block in Balasore district, Odisha.
The incident occurred during cooking and triggered a massive fire.
The blast damaged household items and destroyed property worth lakhs, including a bike and a bicycle. The injured family members received immediate medical attention at a nearby hospital.
Local residents rushed to control the flames before the fire brigade arrived. The blaze created panic in the village as thick smoke engulfed the area. Officials confirmed that the explosion originated from the kitchen while food was being prepared.
The fire brigade team later managed to douse the flames. Authorities have begun investigating the cause of the cylinder blast. Villagers expressed concern over the safety of cooking gas cylinders and urged for stricter safety checks.
