Gas Station in Barabai Almost Burned

Barabai, S Kalimantan (AntaranewsKalsel) - A high smoke visible and covered Mandingin gas station (SPBU) in Barabai, capital of Central Hulu Sungai (HST), South Kalimantan, which almost burned by one car exploded during refueling.

Indra, one of the witnesses, said the accidents happened on friday (8/12) at about 17.00 pm, when a crowded fuel reseller queued up.

"When refueling a car suddenly exploded and caused a blaze of fire and a cloud of smoke that partially covered the gas station," he said.

Right away, the gas station operators assisted by people around extinguished the fire with a light fire extinguisher (Apar) and immediately moved the burned car out of the gas station.

According to info from the fire fighters Balakar Murakata, the incident resulted in some people affected by burns. Among them are gas station operator Tina Mauliza and gasoline buyer Rachmat Hidayat.

In addition, there are also three people who are in the car suffered burns in the hands and neck.

All of the victims have been rushed to H Dhamanhuri Barabai Hospital to obtain medical treatment.

From the circulating issue the sparks caused by a fighter or a match that explodes in a car in which also contains a gasoline jerrycan.