In India accident and loss of life due to LPG cylinder leakage happen regularly. Many are left handicapped and many loss their life. A video shared on Facebook by Sushil Kumar is going viral on Facebook and other social media site. As of now, after around 26 hours of sharing, the video is having 4.1M Views, 27K Likes and 162,527 shares. The same video is now being shared on YouTube too.
Couple of years ago a similar video came into light but from a foreign country. The same method was used by foreign fire fighters and a similar demonstration was done.
Foreign Fire Fighters Demonstrate How To Extinguish Fire In a Cylinder
What to do when LPG Cylinder caught fire in kitchen?
Now we too have our own demonstration video on How To Extinguish Fire In a Cylinder. Thanks to an Indian Police officer and a lady next to him. The police officer explained – To extinguish fire one has to wrap a long wet cloth or towel firmly around the LPG caught on fire so that air will not get into it. If there is any space left, chances are fire will not vanish. So, look for any open area and firmly press and cover that area.
Indian Police Officer Demonstrate How To Extinguish Fire In a Cylinder
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