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Watch: 10-12 Illegally Stored LPG Cylinders Explode Near Symbiosis College In Pune

Pune: Three fire tenders rushed to the spot, the situation is now under control, and as of now, there have been no reported damages or casualties.

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An incident occurred near Symbiosis College in the Viman Nagar area of Pune on Wednesday where at least 10-12 LPG cylinders exploded. 

The cylinders were stored illegally at an under-construction site, totalling around 100 cylinders. Out of these, 10 cylinders exploded following a fire outbreak.

Three fire tenders are currently on-site, and the fire is under control. No damage or casualties have been reported as of now.

Fire officials also removed the remaining cylinders from the scene and sprayed water on them to contain further damage, Devendra Potphode, the chief fire officer of Pune Municipal Corporation told PTI.

He said that no one was injured in the incident and a probe is on to ascertain the reason behind it.

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