Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal

Bantwal, Oct 24: A major mishap was averted due to the presence of mind of a young man after a gas leak caused a fire at a house at Anantadi village in Vittal on Wednesday night. Several household items and an electric appliance were damaged in the incident.

The incident occurred around 9:45 pm at Hirthandabailu near Babanakatte in Anantadi village when a new gas cylinder was being installed. Jayaraj, the young man involved, sustained burns on his face and hands. A two-wheeler and several household appliances were also damaged.

Jayaraj and his mother Sushila were at home when their gas cylinder ran out, prompting them to install a new one. However, gas began leaking from the regulator connection, causing flames to erupt in the kitchen. Acting swiftly

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