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CNG Leak at Scrap Shop Causes Fire, 12 Family Members Injured in Orchha
By PTI
A fire that erupted after a CNG leak at a scrap shop in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, left twelve members of a family, including three children, with burn injuries. The incident occurred on Friday, November 6, 2026, in the afternoon, according to police. The injured were transported to a hospital in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, for treatment. Two of the victims, scrap dealer Khalil, 60, and his son Sameer, 30, are in critical condition, said Orchha police station house officer Jitendra Singh Gurjar to PTI. Khalil had bought a CNG cylinder and was dismantling it to recover brass and other metals when the gas leaked and ignited, causing the blaze that engulfed the premises and injured the family members. Niwari Superintendent of Police Rai Singh Narwaria and District Collector Jamuna Bhide arrived at the scene after receiving information about the incident and arranged for the injured to be shifted to Jhansi medical hospital. No case has been registered in connection with the incident so far, Gurjar said, adding that the police would take action based on the investigation.
Frequently asked questions
What caused the fire at the scrap shop in Orchha?
A CNG leak occurred while scrap dealer Khalil was dismantling a CNG cylinder to recover metals, causing the gas to ignite and start the blaze.
How many people were injured and what is their condition?
Twelve family members were injured, including three children; two of them, Khalil and his son Sameer, are in critical condition.