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Fire erupts in LPG cylinder while biryani cooked near Shahdol bus stand
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 09:16 PM
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A domestic LPG cylinder ignited while biryani was being prepared near Shahdol’s new bus stand, leading to public anger over the fire‑brigade’s delayed arrival.
Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh – A domestic LPG cylinder caught fire while a vendor was preparing biryani near the newly constructed bus stand on Saturday. The blaze was confined to the cylinder and the cooking area, and no injuries or fatalities were reported.
Witnesses said the fire started shortly after the gas cylinder was ignited, and the flames spread quickly, prompting nearby shopkeepers and pedestrians to raise the alarm. The local fire‑brigade arrived at the scene after a noticeable delay, which sparked frustration among onlookers.
Residents and food‑stall owners gathered at the site, demanding a thorough investigation into the use of household LPG cylinders by commercial eateries. They called for stricter enforcement of safety norms to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the response time, but the incident has highlighted concerns over fire safety standards in small‑scale food operations across the region.
The incident remains under investigation, and officials are expected to review safety protocols for street‑side food vendors in Shahdol.
Witnesses said the fire started shortly after the gas cylinder was ignited, and the flames spread quickly, prompting nearby shopkeepers and pedestrians to raise the alarm. The local fire‑brigade arrived at the scene after a noticeable delay, which sparked frustration among onlookers.
Residents and food‑stall owners gathered at the site, demanding a thorough investigation into the use of household LPG cylinders by commercial eateries. They called for stricter enforcement of safety norms to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the response time, but the incident has highlighted concerns over fire safety standards in small‑scale food operations across the region.
The incident remains under investigation, and officials are expected to review safety protocols for street‑side food vendors in Shahdol.