Swift Response by Local Firefighters Averts LPG Cylinder Disaster in Moynarbond
The truck's driver, en route to Aizawl, Mizoram, recounted the harrowing ordeal as he witnessed his vehicle turn into a fireball on wheels.
An imminent disaster was narrowly averted in the Moynarbond area of Cachar district late on Thursday night, thanks to the rapid and heroic response of local firefighters. A potentially catastrophic situation unfolded when a truck, laden with LPG cylinders and en route from the Borkhola bottling plant via Mahasadak, suddenly caught fire.
The crisis began when the truck, nearing the IOCL depot in Moynarbond, suffered a tire burst in its rear wheel. What initially seemed like a mechanical failure quickly escalated into a nightmarish scenario when sparks from the ruptured tire ignited a fire, swiftly engulfing the entire vehicle. The truck's driver attempted to combat the flames using his portable fire extinguisher but was overpowered by the rapidly spreading fire.
Quick-thinking local residents immediately dialed Udharbond Fire and Emergency Services, prompting the dispatch of a team of dedicated firefighters equipped with two fire engines. Officials from Rongpur and Udharbond Police Stations also swiftly responded to the scene, ensuring that law and order were maintained amidst the chaotic situation.
The truck's driver, en route to Aizawl, Mizoram, recounted the harrowing ordeal as he witnessed his vehicle turn into a fireball on wheels. Eyewitnesses and local residents collectively praised the swift and effective response of the fire brigade, acknowledging that their timely action prevented a potentially catastrophic explosion.
"The firemen arrived just in time, and their prompt action managed to bring the flames under control," expressed a relieved local resident. "Their heroic efforts confined the blaze to the truck, averting a disaster that could have occurred had the fire reached the loaded LPG cylinders."
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