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Gas cylinder explosion destroys Honda Fit in Nkulumane
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A parked Honda Fit was completely gutted by fire on Thursday morning at Manyenziwe Shopping Centre in Nkulumane 12 after a gas cylinder inside the vehicle exploded.
Bulawayo Chief Fire Officer Mr Mhlangano Moyo confirmed the incident, stating that no injuries were reported.
"We had a car fire at Mayenziwe shops, a Honda Fit carrying gas cylinders, and a 48kg cylinder went up in flames. No injuries were sustained," said Mr Moyo.
He explained that preliminary investigations point to a leaking gas cylinder confined within the car as the likely cause of the explosion.
"The suspected cause is leaking gas combined with confinement inside the vehicle," he said.
The explosion, which occurred in a busy shopping area, sent shockwaves among residents and traders, many of whom rushed out of nearby shops fearing further blasts. Eyewitnesses said flames quickly engulfed the vehicle, leaving behind only a charred shell.
Mr Moyo emphasized the need for caution when transporting gas, adding that the Bulawayo Fire Department will intensify public awareness campaigns on safe gas handling procedures.
As gas use continues to rise across Zimbabwe due to power shortages, authorities are urging the public to follow safety guidelines when storing and transporting gas cylinders.
Bulawayo Chief Fire Officer Mr Mhlangano Moyo confirmed the incident, stating that no injuries were reported.
"We had a car fire at Mayenziwe shops, a Honda Fit carrying gas cylinders, and a 48kg cylinder went up in flames. No injuries were sustained," said Mr Moyo.
He explained that preliminary investigations point to a leaking gas cylinder confined within the car as the likely cause of the explosion.
The explosion, which occurred in a busy shopping area, sent shockwaves among residents and traders, many of whom rushed out of nearby shops fearing further blasts. Eyewitnesses said flames quickly engulfed the vehicle, leaving behind only a charred shell.
Mr Moyo emphasized the need for caution when transporting gas, adding that the Bulawayo Fire Department will intensify public awareness campaigns on safe gas handling procedures.
As gas use continues to rise across Zimbabwe due to power shortages, authorities are urging the public to follow safety guidelines when storing and transporting gas cylinders.
Source - the chronicle
