Sivaganga, Jan. 30 -- A gas cylinder explosion was reported at the residence of one Karuppaiya in Fourth Street, TT Nagar, Karaokudi.

The incident occurred early this morning in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district. Although there are no official reports of any casualties yet, video from the site showed officials carrying two people out of the house and into the ambulance.

Personnel from the Fire and Rescue Services rushed to the spot. Further details are awaited.

Meanwhile, on January 23 a fire broke out at a private automobile spare parts shop housed in a three-storey building on Raja Rathinam Street in the Kattoor area of Coimbatore. Efforts are ongoing to bring it under control. No casualties have been reported so far. Personnel from th...