Atleast four people were burned and injured after a cylinder explosion occurred at a house in Islamabad’s Sector F-15/2 late Saturday night, in the area of Tarnol Police Station.
According to details, district administration said rescue teams responded promptly and brought the fire under control, with a magistrate present to monitor the operation.
Four people, including two children, sustained injured, while the blast also caused major damage to the house, official added, local media channels reported.
The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The explosion also caused extensive damage to the house, including shattered windows, damaged doors, and affected walls.
The initial investigation indicated that the blast was caused by a gas leak from a water heater (geyser), the district administration said. The Capital Emergency Services also confirmed the incident.
Authorities are continuing their probe to determine the exact cause and circumstances of the explosion.