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Crime
Firefighter Injured in Cylinder Blast During Jahangirpuri House Fire
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 06:01 PM
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A drunk man allegedly set fire to his house in Delhi's Jahangirpuri, causing a gas cylinder explosion that injured a firefighter during rescue operations.
Chaos erupted in the Jahangirpuri area of Delhi when a man, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, ignited his residence. The sudden outbreak of flames prompted immediate response from local emergency services.
As firefighters attempted to extinguish the blaze and secure the area, a gas cylinder inside the house exploded. The force of the blast caused injuries to one of the personnel involved in the rescue mission.
Authorities have taken control of the situation and are investigating the incident. The injured firefighter has been rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the suspect is in custody for further questioning.
As firefighters attempted to extinguish the blaze and secure the area, a gas cylinder inside the house exploded. The force of the blast caused injuries to one of the personnel involved in the rescue mission.
Authorities have taken control of the situation and are investigating the incident. The injured firefighter has been rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the suspect is in custody for further questioning.