Two killed, one injured in domestic gas cylinder fire in Hubballi

A domestic gas cylinder leak is suspected to have sparked a fire that claimed two lives and injured one person in Hubballi on Tuesday. The incident occurred at a residential premises, with authorities identifying the gas leakage as the likely cause of the blaze.

Emergency services responded swiftly to reports of the fire and managed to extinguish the flames. The injured person was shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, while rescue teams worked to retrieve those trapped in the structure.

Initial investigations point to improper handling or a fault in the domestic cylinder as the probable cause of the gas leak. The incident underscores the importance of regular maintenance and safe usage of cooking gas cylinders in households.

Local officials have launched a detailed probe into the circumstances that led to the fire. Authorities are expected to release further details once their investigation concludes.