Man In Cilandak Experiences Burns Due To Gas Cylinders Beingoplos Explodes

The gas cylinder that was mixed by the perpetrators resulted in an explosion at his home, Cilandak, South Jakarta/ Photo: ISt

JAKARTA Bagus Supriyanto was injured in an explosion of a gas cylinder that triggered a fire at his home on Jalan Tridharma Bawah, Pondok Labu, Cilandak, South Jakarta, on Thursday, April 24, at around 13.45 WIB.

The Head of Cilandak Police, Kompol Febriman Sarlase, explained that the fire was suspected to have occurred as a result of the victim's actions trying to mix the contents of the 3 kg gas cylinder into a 12 kg gas cylinder. During the mixing process, a leak occurred which then triggered an explosion and fire.

"The victim is carrying out the practice of mixing gas from 3 kg cylinders to 12 kg cylinders using hoses and ice cubes as a cooling tool," Febriman said when confirmed.

As a result of this action, the fire engulfed some of the victim's houses, including the roof.

The incident began when local residents saw a fire emerging from the victim's house and trying to extinguish it. After the fire was successfully extinguished, the police immediately processed the crime scene (TKP). At the location, officers found the victim was seriously injured in the explosion.

In addition, the police also found evidence in the form of a hose that was allegedly used to carry out the practice of mixing gas.

The victim was then rushed to Fatmawati Hospital, South Jakarta, to get medical treatment. The police also secured evidence and installed police lines around the victim's house.

"The victim has been taken to Fatmawati Hospital for treatment," concluded Kompol Febriman.

Caption: Gas Cylinder Suspected Of Being Oplos Victim In South Jakarta/doc.IST