Gas cylinder explosion leaves man injured and house destroyed, in Campina Grande A 44-year-old man was injured this Wednesday morning (8) after a gas leak caused a fire in a residence in the Nova Brasília neighborhood, in the East Zone of Campina Grande. During the attempt to contain the flames, the gas cylinder exploded, according to the Fire Department. See what the house looks like in the video above. ? Click here to follow the g1 PB channel on WhatsApp According to the Fire Department, the accident began after a gas leak caused a fire in the property, late in the morning. The victim tried to control the flames, but, by handling the cylinder inappropriately, caused the explosion, according to the corporation. Upon impact, the fire spread quickly and mainly affected the living room and kitchen of the residence. The man suffered burns to his arms and neck. According to firefighters, he also suffered burns to his airways after inhaling hot air during the fire. The victim received first aid at the scene and was taken, conscious and walking, to the Campina Grande Emergency and Trauma Hospital. In a note to g1, the hospital unit reported that the man received medical attention and was discharged early this Wednesday afternoon. Man is injured after cooking gas explosion in Campina Grande Reproduction/Fire Department Most watched videos on g1 Paraíba