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25 injured in fire after LPG leak in Gopalganj

Gopalganj, Oct 13 (UNI) Around 25 people, including a large number of children, sustained burn injuries after a major fire broke out following an LPG cylinder leak at a house in Safiyabad village under Baikunthpur police station limits in Gopalganj district on Tuesday evening.
Official sources said here that the fire broke out at the residence of Singhasan Manjhi when gas leaking from a cooking cylinder came into contact with a spark from an oil lamp, triggering a blaze that quickly spread through the house.
The incident sparked panic, with people inside the house raising alarm as the flames rapidly intensified. Local residents rushed to the spot and attempted to extinguish the fire and rescue those trapped inside.
Several people sustained burn injuries during the incident. With the help of villagers, the injured were immediately taken to the Baikunthpur Primary Health Centre for treatment.
The sources said that after providing initial medical care, doctors referred the injured to the Sadar Hospital for advanced treatment.
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