Gorakhpur : A truck carrying Bharat Petroleum LPG cylinders from GIDA to Pipraich for delivery caught fire late Friday, triggering panic in the area. Prompt action by police and fire brigade personnel helped bring the blaze under control within an hour, preventing it from reaching the cylinders
The truck had been parked near the driver’s village, according to officials. CO Kundan Singh said police were conducting a detailed probe to ascertain the exact cause of the fire and further legal action would be taken based on the findings. The incident occurred around midnight in Amkol village under Chauri Chaura police station limits. The driver reportedly left the vehicle and went home for the night when the fire suddenly broke out. Locals noticed flames rising from the parked truck and immediately alerted police while attempting to douse the fire on their own. The incident triggered panic in the area as the truck was parked close to a densely populated locality.
On receiving information, Circle Officer (Chauri Chaura) Kundan Singh, SHO Ved Prakash Sharma and a fire brigade team rushed to the spot and launched firefighting operations. After nearly an hour of efforts, the fire was brought under control, preventing it from reaching the LPG cylinders and causing a potentially catastrophic explosion. After the fire was extinguished, the LPG cylinders were shifted to another truck and moved to a safe location. Preliminary investigations suggest a short circuit may have triggered the fire.