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MLA Thwarts Major Disaster at Harda School Fire by Removing Burning Cylinder
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 01:17 PM
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A fire erupted at a school in Harda, Madhya Pradesh, but a local MLA intervened and removed a burning gas cylinder, averting a larger explosion.
A blaze broke out in a school building in the town of Harda, Madhya Pradesh, prompting an immediate evacuation of students and staff. The fire, which started in a classroom, quickly spread to adjacent rooms, raising concerns of a possible explosion due to a gas cylinder stored on the premises.
Local legislator Shri [Name] arrived at the scene within minutes and, noticing the cylinder emitting flames, took decisive action to disconnect it and move it to a safe distance. His swift intervention prevented the cylinder from detonating, which could have caused severe damage and casualties.
Fire‑fighting teams from the district control room arrived shortly thereafter, extinguished the remaining flames and declared the situation under control. No injuries were reported, and school authorities have pledged to review safety protocols to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Local legislator Shri [Name] arrived at the scene within minutes and, noticing the cylinder emitting flames, took decisive action to disconnect it and move it to a safe distance. His swift intervention prevented the cylinder from detonating, which could have caused severe damage and casualties.
Fire‑fighting teams from the district control room arrived shortly thereafter, extinguished the remaining flames and declared the situation under control. No injuries were reported, and school authorities have pledged to review safety protocols to avoid similar incidents in the future.