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Crime
Fire engulfs empty school van at Harda agricultural market, driver flees
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 01:00 PM
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A domestic LPG cylinder ignited while being used to fill an empty school van at Harda’s agricultural market, setting the vehicle and nearby shop goods ablaze; the driver escaped and police are probing the incident.
At the agricultural produce market in Harda, Madhya Pradesh, a fire broke out when a domestic LPG cylinder was being used to fill an empty school van with gas. The flame quickly spread, consuming the van and the merchandise of a nearby shop.
According to eyewitnesses, the van was vacant at the time of the incident, and no children were present inside. The driver, who was handling the cylinder, fled the scene before fire‑brigade personnel arrived.
Local police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze and to locate the driver. Authorities have also warned market vendors about the risks of using LPG cylinders for non‑standard purposes, emphasizing the need for stricter safety protocols.
According to eyewitnesses, the van was vacant at the time of the incident, and no children were present inside. The driver, who was handling the cylinder, fled the scene before fire‑brigade personnel arrived.
Local police have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze and to locate the driver. Authorities have also warned market vendors about the risks of using LPG cylinders for non‑standard purposes, emphasizing the need for stricter safety protocols.