Cylinder blast sparks blaze in Mandi, property worth lakhs damaged

A major fire broke out in the store room of Sohan Singh Saklani at Purani Mandi today, reportedly triggered by a sudden cylinder blast. The blaze caused property damage estimated in lakhs before being brought under control. Mandi Mayor Virender Bhatt rushed to the scene and personally assisted in firefighting efforts. Revenue officials have been tasked with assessing the full extent of the damage. While the exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation, early indications point to an accidental trigger. No casualties have been reported in the incident.

Himachal Tribune