Cooking Gas Leak Incident in Lat Krabang Results in Explosion and Injury

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Pictures from responders.

 

Emergency services were alerted via hotline 199 on September 24, about a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) leak in the Pruksa Village, The Seasons Romklao-Lat Krabang housing estate, located in Soi Chalong Krung 53, Chalong Krung Road, Lam Pla Thiew subdistrict, Lat Krabang district. Firefighters and rescue teams from the Lat Krabang Fire and Rescue Station were immediately dispatched to the scene.

 

 

Upon arrival at approximately 10:15, the officials began inspecting the area to assess the situation. It was confirmed that a 15-kilogram LPG cylinder had leaked, leading to an explosion. The blast had ripped wall linings off, broke windows and part of the roof had been blown away., with a stand up fan found hanging from the ceiling. Fortunately the force of the blast had vented the home, so there was no fire, with no further gas build up and responders isolated the cylinder by turning off the valve.
 

Unfortunately, the blast resulted in one person being injured, a 73-year-old woman who was in the home at the time of the incident. Paramedics from Lat Krabang Hospital promptly arrived on the scene and began administering first aid to the victim, who was found under the debris. She had suffered suspected fractures to arms and legs and was only semi conscious with a head injury. The casualty was transported to the hospital for further treatment.

 

The cause of the leak is under investigation, but this incident underscores the importance of strict safety measures and regular checks on gas cylinders to avoid potentially catastrophic outcomes.

 

 

-- 2024-09-24

 

 

[steven100]

oh dear Georgealbert,   grandma was lucky she wasn't killed.  The problem in Thailand with LPG tanks and cookers is that any tom dick or harry hooks them up and some folks won't tighten a clamp as much as the next guy.  

 

I have a friend who just installed a new SS double gas cooker and overhead fan hood.  I have told him the gas bottle must be outside,  I keep telling him every week to get a price and put the bottle outside.  Then also when any connection are done, it should be done by the gas shop professional. 

[EVENKEEL]

I keep mine inside but keep it turned off when not used. If outside it would be kept on.