A tragic gas cylinder blast claimed the lives of a father and his son in the early hours of Wednesday in the Warje area on the outskirts of Pune, Maharashtra. The powerful explosion, which led to a fire at their residence, occurred shortly after midnight, according to officials from the city’s fire department.

As per PTI reports, the incident involved the explosion of a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder that subsequently triggered a blaze, engulfing the household. Emergency services were promptly alerted and rushed to the scene to contain the situation.