A gas cylinder explodes in a house in Kyiv region: a person is injured

A gas cylinder explodes in a house in Kyiv region: a person is injured

Kyiv  •  UNN

November 24 2023, 10:34 AM • 12410 views

A gas cylinder explosion in a private home in Kyiv's Obukhiv district injured one person and destroyed the house.

In Kyiv region, a gas cylinder exploded in a private house in the Obukhiv district, injuring one person. This was reported by the press service of the State Emergency Service, UNN reports.

Details 

A gas cylinder exploded in Kyiv region The incident occurred today in a private house in the village of Zhukivtsi, Obukhiv district. According to preliminary information, a person was injured. The house was destroyed

- the post says.

Addendum 

Rescuers once again reminded Ukrainians of safety rules when using gas cylinders:

- large cylinders are only for the private sector;

- they can be serviced and refilled only by special organizations;

- a cylinder should be filled to no more than 85% of its volume;

- place the cylinder away from sunlight and heating devices;

- the room where the cylinder is located must have a proper ventilation system;

- regularly check the cylinder for damage.

As a reminder, 

A fire broke out in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv in a warehouse with construction materials. To eliminate it, 7 units of equipment and 27 rescuers were involved.