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LPG leak ignites fire at doorstep in Malleshwaram; delivery worker safe
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 10:42 AM
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A gas cylinder caught fire during a delivery in Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, after leaking LPG ignited a doorstep lamp. The delivery worker escaped without injury.
A gas cylinder caught fire during a routine delivery in the Malleshwaram area of Bengaluru. The incident occurred when LPG leaked from the cylinder and came into contact with a lit lamp at the doorstep, causing an immediate ignition.
The fire was limited to the vicinity of the doorway where the leak occurred. Local authorities and fire services were alerted to the situation, though the blaze was contained before it could spread to the surrounding residential structures.
The delivery worker involved in the incident managed to escape the scene unhurt. No other casualties or significant property damage were reported in the immediate aftermath of the fire.
This incident highlights the potential hazards associated with LPG leaks in residential areas, particularly when flammable gases come into contact with open flames or electrical sources.
The fire was limited to the vicinity of the doorway where the leak occurred. Local authorities and fire services were alerted to the situation, though the blaze was contained before it could spread to the surrounding residential structures.
The delivery worker involved in the incident managed to escape the scene unhurt. No other casualties or significant property damage were reported in the immediate aftermath of the fire.
This incident highlights the potential hazards associated with LPG leaks in residential areas, particularly when flammable gases come into contact with open flames or electrical sources.