Family Evacuates Safely After Fire, Labourer Dies in Cylinder Blast While Saving Belongings A 46-year-old labourer, Atul Pantawane, died after an LPG cylinder exploded while he was attempting to retrieve his family’s belongings following a fire at his home in Gandhinagar, Kamptee, on Sunday. The incident occurred in Nagpur, where Pantawane lived with his wife, elderly mother, and three children. According to police sources, the fire broke out due to a leaking LPG pipe that had become old and worn out. Despite the rapid spread of flames, the family managed to escape to safety. Pantawane returned to the house to salvage household items but was fatally injured when the cylinder exploded, leaving him charred. A neighbor, who is also Pantawane’s cousin, sustained minor injuries while trying to assist the family. Firefighters faced challenges in containing the blaze due to the intensity of the flames and the cramped layout of the house. An accident death was registered at Old Kamptee police station. Authorities stated that a detailed inspection will be conducted to determine the exact cause of the fire and identify any safety lapses. Revenue minister and Kamptee MLA Chandrashekhar Bawankule expressed condolences, stating that the local administration had been directed to carry out a thorough inquiry. The incident highlights the dangers of outdated gas infrastructure and the risks associated with neglecting safety protocols in residential areas. A second incident occurred later the same day at a vada pav shop in Gittikhadan on Gittikhadan-Borgaon road. Local sources reported that gas had been leaking from the cylinder for some time, and the fire may have been ignited by an electric spark.#nagpur #kamptee #chandrashekhar_bawankule #gittikhadan #atul_pantawane
