Patna: A woman died after a cooking gas cylinder exploded in the kitchen of a three-storey house near the Isapur canal in the Phulwari Sharif police station area on Wednesday.
Rehana Khatoon, the wife of tenant Md Mannan, was cooking on the upper floor when the cylinder exploded. The fire quickly spread through the kitchen and engulfed the upper section of the house.
Woman Dies In Upper-Floor Kitchen
According to the information available, Rehana was unable to escape after the explosion. Her husband, who was on the ground floor, rushed upstairs after hearing the blast.
Mannan suffered burns to his hand while attempting to rescue his wife. Their three children managed to escape the house safely.
Eight To 10 Fire Tenders Deployed
Firefighters and personnel from Phulwari Sharif police station reached the scene after receiving information about the blaze.
Eight to 10 fire tenders were deployed to contain the fire. Firefighters took several hours to bring the blaze under control because the house was located in a densely populated area.
Local residents also gathered at the scene and assisted with relief and rescue efforts.
Body Recovered From Debris
After the fire was extinguished, the body of Rehana Khatoon was recovered from the debris. Police sent the body for a post-mortem examination.
The fire destroyed household belongings, including grain, clothes, cash, jewellery and important documents. The family has also been left without several basic necessities following the incident.
Investigation Underway
Police and fire department teams are investigating the circumstances surrounding the cylinder explosion and the subsequent spread of the fire.
Officials said the exact cause of the incident would be established after the investigation is completed.
