Gas Leak / Fire Breaks Out After GAIL PNG Pipeline Leak in Kataka's CDA Sector-10; Roadside Eatery Gutted
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A fire broke out following a leak in a GAIL piped natural gas pipeline in Cuttack's CDA Sector-10 on Tuesday morning, completely gutting a roadside eatery and leaving two people with minor injuries.
Kataka, Oct 13: A fire broke out following a leak in a GAIL-piped natural gas (PNG) pipeline in CDA Sector-10 in Kataka on Tuesday morning, completely gutting a roadside eatery and leaving two people with minor injuries, a source said.
The incident occurred while the newly laid pipeline was reportedly being tested. The pipeline had been laid on Monday night, and the fire broke out during testing, reports said.
Two fire tenders were deployed to control the blaze. Fire Services personnel from the Abhinav Bidanasi Fire Station responded to the emergency and extinguished the fire. According to the Fire Services, gas had leaked from the PNG pipeline at four places.
Roadside Eatery Gutted In Blaze
The flames spread to a nearby roadside eatery, which was completely gutted in the incident. Two people who were reportedly having food at the eatery sustained minor injuries.
The incident occurred while the newly laid pipeline was reportedly being tested. The pipeline had been laid on Monday night, and the fire broke out during testing, reports said.
Two fire tenders were deployed to control the blaze. Fire Services personnel from the Abhinav Bidanasi Fire Station responded to the emergency and extinguished the fire. According to the Fire Services, gas had leaked from the PNG pipeline at four places.
Roadside Eatery Gutted In Blaze
The flames spread to a nearby roadside eatery, which was completely gutted in the incident. Two people who were reportedly having food at the eatery sustained minor injuries.
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Fire Services personnel took prompt action to extinguish the flames and remained at the site as a precautionary measure.
The affected area was barricaded to restrict public movement and prevent any further untoward incident. Fire Services personnel continued to remain on standby at the spot.
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Earlier Pipeline Incident Raises Concern
The latest incident has drawn attention to an earlier gas pipeline incident in the CDA area, when a GAIL pipeline reportedly burst, sending gas shooting to a considerable height and triggering panic among residents.
The circumstances leading to Tuesday's fire and the pipeline leak are yet to be fully established.
The affected area was barricaded to restrict public movement and prevent any further untoward incident. Fire Services personnel continued to remain on standby at the spot.
Also Read: Yamuna Expressway Bus Fire: 9 Dead in Greater Noida
Earlier Pipeline Incident Raises Concern
The latest incident has drawn attention to an earlier gas pipeline incident in the CDA area, when a GAIL pipeline reportedly burst, sending gas shooting to a considerable height and triggering panic among residents.
The circumstances leading to Tuesday's fire and the pipeline leak are yet to be fully established.