Gas Explosion Damages Villa Restaurant In North Kuta Bali, Security Officer Injured

The gas explosion caused the restaurant at Lalasa Villas, Jalan Pemelisan Agung, Tibubeneng Village, North Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali to be destroyed / PHOTO: Badung Police Public Relations

BADUNG - A gas explosion caused the restaurant in Lalasa Villas, Jalan Pemelisan Agung, Tibubeneng Village, North Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali, to fall apart.

"It is suspected that this was caused by a leak in the gas pipe leading to the stove in the restaurant's kitchen," said Head of Public Relations of the Badung Police, Iptu I Ketut Sudana, Thursday, June 30.

According to witnesses, the explosion occurred at around 05.30 WITA. This gas explosion gave rise to bursts of fire. The restaurant was in disarray, while a security guard was injured in the arm.

"At that time the victim (directly) was delivered and is being treated at the Sanglah Hospital Denpasar," he added.

The gas explosion caused the restaurant at Lalasa Villas, Jalan Pemelisan Agung, Tibubeneng Village, North Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali to be destroyed / PHOTO: Badung Police Public Relations

At 07.15 WITA, a fire engine arrived at the location. By then, the fire was out.

"As a result of this incident, there have been damage to the kitchen area, restaurant area, lobby area of Lalasa Villas and a security wound to the arm named Mr. Dede. The loss is around Rp. 300 million," said Iptu Sudana.