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Fire caused by gas cylinder explosion controlled in San Carlos: Two people injured

This Saturday afternoon, April 11, officials from the National System for Risk Management (SNGR) managed to extinguish a structural fire caused by the explosion of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in the El Chuchango sector, San Carlos municipality. The incident occurred during a community gas distribution event. According to official reports, the fire spread rapidly, partially reaching and affecting two adjacent homes. […]

Fire caused by gas cylinder explosion controlled in San Carlos: Two people injured

TL;DR

  • A fire caused by an LPG cylinder explosion occurred in El Chuchango, San Carlos.
  • The fire spread rapidly and partially affected two adjacent homes.
  • Two individuals were rescued due to acute asthma attacks from smoke inhalation.
  • 188 cylinders of various capacities were compromised by the fire.
  • No fatalities were reported.
  • An investigation into the exact cause of the explosion is underway.