Fire at dhaba in Ludhiana: Owner, 3 family members injured in Madhopuri

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, October 5

Four members of a family suffered burn injuries in a fire erupting from an LPG cylinder at their dhaba in Madhopuri on Tuesday morning.

Two minor girls and their mother suffered burns on their back, chest and face and rushed to a nearby hospital where their condition is stated to be stable, while the owner of the dhaba and father of the girls suffered only minor burns.

The incident occurred at around 12.30 pm today. As per information, this afternoon when the family was preparing lunch, suddenly fire erupted from an LPG cylinder due to leakage. The fire engulfed the entire dhaba, reducing the furniture and other items into ashes.

A fire tender reached the spot and doused the flame within half an hour.