In the early hours of Tuesday, a cylinder blast rocked a flat situated on the second floor of a government building in Bhatlem Panjim. The fortunate escape of three sisters from the potentially fatal incident unfolded as a spare cylinder overheated, triggering a destructive fire.
The timely exit of the siblings from the flat due to the raging fire proved crucial, as they alerted the fire services, averting a potential disaster. The blast, attributed to the overheated spare cylinder, inflicted substantial damage to the premises, escalating concerns about the safety protocols surrounding gas cylinders within residential spaces.
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the overheating and subsequent blast, emphasizing the need for heightened safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.