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Four killed in cylinder blast in Delhi's Shahdara

According to the DFS, a call about a cylinder blast in Farsh Bazaar area was received around midnight on Tuesday and nine fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

Published: 01st July 2021 04:13 AM  |   Last Updated: 01st July 2021 09:03 AM   |  A+A A-

A policeman inspects the building where the blast took place | Parveen negi

By Express News Service

A 45-year-old woman, two of her sons and a daughter died of suffocation on Wednesday when a fire broke out at their Shahdara residence following an LPG cylinder explosion, Delhi Fire Service (DFS) officials said.

According to the DFS, a call about a cylinder blast in Farsh Bazaar area was received around midnight on Tuesday and nine fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

A portion of the roof collapsed due to the explosion, officials said, adding that a gas stove repair shop was located in the front portion of the house.

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