LPG cylinder blast in Vrancea leaves man severely burned and three homes destroyed

On Thursday morning in the village of Sihlea, Vrancea, a LPG cylinder used for heating and food preparation exploded, killing no one but severely injuring a 53-year-old man with burns on roughly 55 % of his skin. Emergency services were alerted via the 112 number and units from the county ambulance service, SMURD and the fire brigade arrived on scene, providing first aid and stabilising the victim before he was taken to the emergency department of Sf.

Pantelimon County Hospital in Focșani. Officials determined that gas had likely accumulated inside the dwelling, triggering the blast. The explosion razed two adjoining houses and a nearby animal shelter, and caused damage to windows and doors in seven other nearby residences. The incident underscores the dangers of improper LPG storage and the rapid response of local emergency teams.