Gas leak leaves woman with 70% of her body burned in Maceió

Woman has 70% of her body burned after fire caused by gas leak A 51-year-old woman was seriously injured after a fire broke out caused by a cooking gas leak in a residence, on Wednesday afternoon (15). ?Join the g1 Alagoas channel According to the Alagoas Military Fire Department (CBMAL), she suffered 1st and 2nd degree burns on around 70% of her body surface and was taken to the State General Hospital (HGE). According to firefighters, the fire started in the kitchen of the house. When teams arrived at the scene, the gas leak had already been stopped and the victim received first aid before being taken to the hospital. Fire caused by a cooking gas leak in a residence. CBM/AL Images recorded after the incident show that part of the kitchen's tiled ceiling collapsed. The walls and various objects in the room were also burned by the flames. Fire Department aspirant Azlan dos Anjos reinforced that accidents of this type can be avoided with simple prevention measures. "Always ensure that the gas cylinder, hose and pressure regulator are certified and are within their expiration date. In case of leaks, open doors and windows, avoid turning on or off switches and call the Fire Department via 193", he advised. The military also recommends, whenever possible, installing the gas cylinder in a ventilated place away from heat sources, such as the stove, to reduce the risk of accidents. Images recorded after the incident show that part of the kitchen's tiled ceiling collapsed. CBM/AL