LPG cylinder blast behind Delhi slum fire?

April 12, 2013 15:27

At least five persons were injured in a major fire that broke out at the Bawana slum clusters in Northwest Delhi today. Television and other media reports said that at least 25 fire tenders were sent to the site to douse the blaze. Police and rescue teams are at the spot. Initial reports said that a loud sound was heard before the fire, indicating that an LPG cylinder blast could be behind the fire.

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