Baleshwar: LPG Explosion Sparks Panic on OT Road
A massive LPG cylinder explosion inside a restaurant kitchen on OT Road, Baleshwar, triggered chaos on Sunday evening.
The blast engulfed the eatery in flames, spreading quickly to vehicles parked outside and alarming commuters and shopkeepers in the busy commercial stretch.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a deafening sound followed by thick black smoke billowing across the area.
Fire service personnel rushed to the spot and battled the blaze to prevent it from spreading to adjacent establishments.
Preliminary assessments suggest heavy property loss, including structural damage, destroyed kitchen equipment, and multiple vehicles reduced to ashes.
Authorities have launched an investigation into whether safety protocols and fire mitigation measures were in place at the restaurant.
The incident has reignited concerns over fire safety compliance in Odisha’s bustling commercial hubs, where crowded eateries and shops often operate with limited safeguards.
