Gas cylinder catches fire near Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium hours before IPL final
The incident occurred in the Motera area, where the cylinder was placed on the footpath outside the shop.
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Local residents quickly attempted to extinguish the flames, but the fire grew uncontrollable. The fire brigade and police were immediately alerted.
A firefighting team reached the spot promptly and doused the fire using water jets, bringing the situation under control.
Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services (AFES) authorities informed that no injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is being investigated.
The incident raised safety concerns as a large crowd is expected at the stadium for the final match this evening.
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