Anantapur: A shocking incident in Kalyanadurgam town, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, was captured on CCTV, where a beedi break turned into a fire that engulfed several shops. The fire was sparked when a smoker carelessly flicked a matchstick into a pool of petrol that had leaked from a two-wheeler. The incident, which took place around 11:30 am, resulted in significant property damage, though swift action from local residents prevented further destruction.
Watch CCTV footage: Fire Erupts After Man Throws Matchstick Near Petrol Leak in Anantapur
A potential disaster unfolded in Kalyanadurgam town, Anantapur district. A man purchased five liters of petrol from a station near the old bus stand. While riding his two-wheeler, the… pic.twitter.com/gcsM9ihYb8
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Leaked Petrol Sparks Devastating Fire
The fire started after a man bought five liters of petrol from a fuel station, but the container leaked while he was riding. Petrol spilled across the road, pooling near several shops and vehicles. CCTV footage shows two men chatting nearby when one lights a beedi and carelessly flicks the matchstick into the pool of petrol. In seconds, the petrol ignited, causing a large fire that forced bystanders to flee for safety.
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Damage to Shops and Vehicles
Several shops and vehicles parked near the site were damaged by the blaze. However, quick thinking from local residents helped prevent the fire from spreading to a nearby fuel pump, which could have escalated the disaster.
Previous Incidents Highlight Risks of Cigarette Fires
This isn’t the first time careless disposal of smoking materials has caused tragedy. Earlier in May, a 28-year-old man in Kolkata lost his life after he fell asleep with a lit cigarette in hand, igniting a fire that ultimately led to his suffocation.
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