3 hurt as LPG tank explodes in Pasig
Pasig City map
MANILA, Philippines – Three persons were injured after a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank exploded in Pasig City on Monday morning, said the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
In a report, BFP said the LPG tank exploded inside the house of one Caroline Duro in Kalawaan, Pasig City.
According to the BFP, the victims were rushed to the Pasig City General Hospital. They were identified as Apolonio Capistrano, 51; and Cesar Capistrano, 44; both sustained second-degree burns; while Ian Cabuga, 17, had bruises on both arms, and burns and wounds on his two fingers.
The BFP is still conducting a follow-up investigation to determine what triggered the LPG tank to explode.
RELATED STORY:
Wing van with LPG tanks explodes on highway in Southern Leyte
JPV/abc
Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Call 896 6000.
