Father and son hurt in gas stove explosion
A father and his son were hurt when a gas stove exploded in their home.
Most of us take our gas stove for granted. It is not put in a display cabinet for example but its utility makes it indispensable to all families. Perhaps it is high time for mylongkang readers to check our gas stove and the hose.
What triggered off the explosion was the father’s act of switching on the light. Even a handphone ringing can trigger off the explosion.
Recommended course of action when there is a strong smell of gas is to air the space: open windows and all doors. Use a soapy solution to test for leaks on the hose. Bubbles forming will indicate a leak. It is also recommended to turn off the mains on the gas cylinder itself after preparing a meal.
The loud explosion also alerted their neighbours, who rushed to the house to find it partly engulfed in flame. Shortly after, an ambulance arrived at the scene to take the victims to the Mukah Hospital, and from there, to Sibu Hospital.
Yesterday morning, the victims were transferred to a private medical centre in Kuching.
