Bengaluru, February 10 Two people were seriously injured after a major fire broke out, allegedly due to a suspected LPG cylinder explosion at a house here, police said on Tuesday.
The incident occurred around 7 pm on Monday in Manjunath Layout in the K R Puram area of the city, they said.
Poornima (46), the homeowner, and Venkatesh (40), a tenant from a neighboring house, sustained severe burn injuries in the explosion.
According to police, preliminary information suggested that a strong smell of gas emanated from one of the houses, after which Venkatesh alerted Poornima about the suspected leak.
When she reached the spot and opened the house, the explosion occurred after the light was switched on, triggering a massive fire, a senior police officer said.
In the incident, Poornima sustained burn injuries and is reported to be in a critical condition. Venkatesh also suffered serious injuries. Both of them are under treatment at a hospital here, police said.
The fire broke out in a two-story building where Poornima resided on the first floor, while two other houses were located on the upper floor. When the incident occurred, tenants of the affected house were away at work, police said.
Fire and Emergency Services personnel rushed to the spot and brought the flames under control.
A case has been registered at the K R Puram Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
