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Crime
Four Burned, Two Women Among Them, in Illegal LPG Refilling Fire in Siwan’s Bindaul Village
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 09:46 PM
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A fire sparked during an illegal domestic LPG refilling in Bindaul village, Siwan, left four people burned, including two women from the same family; three victims are in critical condition at Patna hospitals.
A domestic LPG cylinder was being refilled illegally in Bindaul village of Siwan district when the cylinder burst, igniting a fierce fire. The blaze quickly engulfed the surrounding area, trapping four members of a single household.
All four victims suffered severe burns; two of them were women from the same family. Emergency services were alerted promptly, and the injured were rushed to hospitals in Patna. Three of the patients remain in critical condition, while the fourth is in stable condition after initial treatment.
Local police have sealed the site and launched an investigation into the illegal refilling operation. Officials warned that unregistered refilling stations pose a grave risk and urged residents to use only authorized LPG outlets.
The Siwan district administration has announced a probe to identify the individuals responsible for the illicit activity and to enforce stricter compliance with safety regulations across the region.
All four victims suffered severe burns; two of them were women from the same family. Emergency services were alerted promptly, and the injured were rushed to hospitals in Patna. Three of the patients remain in critical condition, while the fourth is in stable condition after initial treatment.
Local police have sealed the site and launched an investigation into the illegal refilling operation. Officials warned that unregistered refilling stations pose a grave risk and urged residents to use only authorized LPG outlets.
The Siwan district administration has announced a probe to identify the individuals responsible for the illicit activity and to enforce stricter compliance with safety regulations across the region.