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Kotkapura House Fire After Gas Leak Causes Cylinder Explosion
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 02:16 PM
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A gas leak on Labbhu Ram Street in Kotkapura, Punjab, sparked a severe house fire on Monday morning, causing two gas cylinders to burst and destroying a large amount of household goods.
A severe fire broke out on Monday morning in a residential house on Labbhu Ram Street, Kotkapura, Punjab, after a gas leak was detected nearby. The leak caused two gas cylinders to explode, sending a burst of flames into the dwelling. Firefighters arrived quickly and managed to contain the blaze before it spread to adjacent properties.
Preliminary reports indicate that the explosion and ensuing fire destroyed a significant amount of household goods, though no injuries have been reported. The local fire department is investigating the exact cause of the leak and the condition of the gas cylinders.
Residents in the area were advised to stay away from the site until the fire was fully extinguished. The Kotkapura Municipal Corporation has issued a statement urging homeowners to check their gas connections regularly to prevent similar incidents.
Preliminary reports indicate that the explosion and ensuing fire destroyed a significant amount of household goods, though no injuries have been reported. The local fire department is investigating the exact cause of the leak and the condition of the gas cylinders.
Residents in the area were advised to stay away from the site until the fire was fully extinguished. The Kotkapura Municipal Corporation has issued a statement urging homeowners to check their gas connections regularly to prevent similar incidents.