: A delivery agent had a narrow escape after an LPG cylinder caught fire while he was delivering it to a house in Malleswaram, Bengaluru, on October 31. The incident was captured on CCTV footage, and a major accident was averted as the delivery agent quickly moved away from the flames. According to sources, a small traditional oil lamp (Hanathe) had been lit near the entrance of the house. The delivery agent arrived at the same time to supply a gas cylinder. As he placed the cylinder on the ground and removed its safety seal, gas reportedly began leaking. The escaping gas came into contact with the flame of the oil lamp, triggering an instant blaze. Realising the danger, the delivery agent immediately stepped back, narrowly escaping the fire. The CCTV footage also captured attempts to douse the flames by pouring water, but they proved unsuccessful. Following the incident, personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services Department and police from Malleswaram station reached the spot and inspected the scene.