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Massive Fire Breaks Out Amid Chhath Puja Celebration in Aurangabad, 30 Injured

Seven police personnel also sustained burn injuries while trying to put out the fire.

Shruti Kandwal
The incident was reported from Bihar's Aurangabad, about 150 km from state capital of Patna
The incident was reported from Bihar's Aurangabad, about 150 km from state capital of Patna

Amid the ongoing Chhath Puja celebrations across the country and people making prasad for the festivities, a massive fire broke out in Bihar's Aurangabad. 

Over 30 people were injured after a short circuit caused a gas cylinder to explode, sparking a massive fire. The injured were immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The tragedy happened when a family was preparing prasad for Chhath Puja at 2:30 in the morning today.

During the firefighting operations, some police officers also suffered injuries. A police officer who had face burns told the media that "We received a call informing us of the fire. When we arrived, we observed individuals attempting to put out the flames. I made an effort to help them. However, as soon as I grabbed a pipe, there was a blast, and I got wrapped in flames.  I made an effort to put out the fire and went to the hospital in the official vehicle. A gas cylinder was reported to have exploded."

"There was a leak while the prasad (offering) for Chhath Puja was being prepared. Leakage caused a massive fire to break out. dozens of individuals attempted to put out the flames "Another local added that there was property loss as well.

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