20130717 Brunei Gas cylinder goes up in flames at Ramadhan stalls
Brunei Jul 16 2013 “Stores”
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Gas cylinder goes up in flames at Ramadhan stalls
Updated: 2013-07-00-00:00
A gas cylinder went up in flames at the Ramadhan stalls in the vicinity of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium parking space, drawing considerable attention among shocked visitors and stall operators yesterday.
As chaotic scenes unfolded at the parking space of the stadium, the Fire and Rescue Department was contacted at 4:06pm. According to a passer- by, many of the visitors who had thronged the stalls were seen running away as fire burst out vertically from the cylinder. Fortunately, the fire did not make any contact with the stalls.
The stall operator told the Bulletin the cylinder was on fire for a good half hour or so until fire authorities arrived to take control of the situation.
A representative from the Fire and Rescue Department confirmed the incident and said whilst the fire did occur at approximately 4pm near the stadium, there were no reported injuries or casualties.
The passer-by also added that the gas cylinder was moved to a secure area at which point the fire had already been successfully extinguished.
Moments after the incident, a video clip showing the fire went viral and a picture of the incident was posted online via Instagram.
Websource:Borneo Bulletin
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Date:2013-07-17
Country:Brunei