Explosion in Patna Triggers Deadly Fire, Six Fatalities Confirmed
A cooking gas cylinder explosion in a restaurant in Patna, India, led to a fire that spread to an adjacent hotel, resulting in six deaths and multiple injuries.
- A cooking gas cylinder explosion in a Patna restaurant caused a fire that killed six and injured 20.
- The incident occurred in a congested area near Patna's railway station, complicating rescue efforts.
- Over 40 individuals were rescued from the engulfed buildings by firefighters.
- Firefighters utilized more than a dozen fire engines to control the blaze.
- Safety violations and building code non-compliance are common in India, often leading to such disasters.
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