A viral CCTV video showing a gas explosion in an Indian household has sparked widespread concern online, as viewers witnessed a woman and a man narrowly escaping a blast triggered by a leaking LPG cylinder.
The incident, which reportedly occurred on June 18, was caught on surveillance footage and widely circulated on social media on June 22.
According to The Economic Times, the explosion took place inside a home kitchen, where a red LPG gas cylinder had been leaking heavily.
Woman tries to fix leak, seconds before explosion
In the footage, a woman is seen entering the kitchen, noticing the gas leak and attempting to manage the situation.
After failing to control it, she leaves and returns with a man, believed to be a family member, who crouches near the cylinder in an effort to shut off the valve.
Just moments later, a powerful explosion erupts, engulfing the kitchen in flames. The blast is so sudden that it shocks viewers even on screen.
Both individuals are seen fleeing immediately, miraculously escaping unharmed.
Open windows saved their lives
While the incident could have ended in tragedy, many netizens believe one key detail helped prevent a worse outcome: ventilation.
Viewers pointed out that the doors and windows were left open, which likely allowed the leaked gas to disperse and reduced the impact of the explosion.
As reported by Moneycontrol, both the woman and man sustained only minor injuries. Online, the general sentiment was that they were incredibly lucky.
Many comments highlighted how a simple act like keeping windows open can make a life-saving difference.
Possible trigger: Electrical spark
As the video continues to circulate, speculation has grown over what triggered the explosion.
One particular detail stood out to eagle-eyed netizens: the kitchen light appeared to dim briefly before the blast.
According to India Today, this has led some to believe that a small electrical spark, possibly from a switch or the bulb itself, may have ignited the gas.
Others pointed out that attempting to fix the issue manually, instead of cutting off the gas supply from a safe distance, may have increased the danger.
Some commenters stressed the importance of avoiding entry into gas-filled rooms during a suspected leak.
What to do if you smell gas
As shocking as the footage is, many are now using it as a teaching moment to share what you should do in the event of a gas leak. Safety experts and netizens have urged the public to follow these steps:
- Do not switch on or off any lights or electrical appliances.
- Immediately shut off the main valve of the gas cylinder if safe to do so.
- Open all doors and windows to ventilate the area.
- Avoid using mobile phones or creating sparks inside the room.
- Evacuate the premises if the leak cannot be stopped.
- Call emergency services or your gas supplier for help.
These steps, they say, could be the difference between a close call and a catastrophe.
‘It could’ve been any of us’
The original video was posted by @Satyamraj_in on X and quickly went viral. With millions of views, the clip has sparked strong emotional reactions from users across India and beyond.
“This is exactly why people need to know what to do during a gas leak,” one user commented.
“Glad they’re okay, but it could’ve been so much worse.”
Watch the clip here:
