A devastating gas cylinder explosion in a filling shop on Ravi Road in Lahore has claimed the lives of four individuals, including two children, and left six others injured.
The blast occurred during the refilling process and triggered a massive fire that engulfed the shop within minutes.
According to rescue officials, the explosion happened when a gas cylinder burst while being refilled. The resulting fire quickly spread, trapping several people inside the premises. Emergency responders rushed to the scene and launched a firefighting and rescue operation to control the blaze and save lives.
Witnesses described the incident as horrifying, with flames shooting high into the sky and thick smoke billowing from the shop. Residents and shopkeepers attempted to assist the injured before professional help arrived.
Rescue 1122 teams confirmed that four people, including two minors, succumbed to their injuries on the spot. Six others were seriously wounded and were transported to nearby hospitals for urgent medical treatment. The identities of the deceased have not yet been publicly released as families are being notified.
Firefighters are still working to fully extinguish the fire and secure the area. Authorities have also begun an investigation into the cause of the blast and whether safety protocols were being followed at the time of the incident.
The tragedy has once again raised concerns about the regulation and safety standards of gas cylinder refilling shops in densely populated urban areas like Lahore.
