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Fire engulfs construction quarters in Coimbatore, 25+ gas cylinders explode
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 06:40 PM
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A massive fire broke out at a construction site in Coimbatore, triggering explosions of more than 25 gas cylinders, officials said.
A large blaze erupted early today at a construction quarters in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The fire quickly spread to a storage area where over 25 gas cylinders were kept, causing multiple explosions that intensified the inferno.
Firefighters from the Coimbatore City Fire Department arrived within minutes and began battling the flames while evacuating nearby workers and residents. The explosions shattered windows in adjacent buildings and created a plume of thick smoke that lingered over the surrounding streets.
Local authorities have cordoned off the area and redirected traffic to ensure public safety. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire, with officials emphasizing that no official casualty figures have been released yet.
The incident highlights the risks associated with storing pressurised gas cylinders at construction sites and is expected to prompt a review of safety protocols across similar projects in the region.
Firefighters from the Coimbatore City Fire Department arrived within minutes and began battling the flames while evacuating nearby workers and residents. The explosions shattered windows in adjacent buildings and created a plume of thick smoke that lingered over the surrounding streets.
Local authorities have cordoned off the area and redirected traffic to ensure public safety. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire, with officials emphasizing that no official casualty figures have been released yet.
The incident highlights the risks associated with storing pressurised gas cylinders at construction sites and is expected to prompt a review of safety protocols across similar projects in the region.