India, Feb. 23 -- New Delhi

At least 14 persons, including firefighters and policemen, suffered burn injuries when an LPG cylinder exploded during firefighting operations at a four-storey residential building in northwest Delhi's Majlis Park on Sunday morning. The fire, which was initially reported around 9am, was brought under control by 10.25am, officials said.

Eyewitnesses said that the fire spread up to the second floor. When the responders entered the building, the burst sent them sprawling, damaging glass windows and doors, and causing at least three firefighters 30% burn injuries. Residents said that the situation turned chaotic as officers who had turned up to help suddenly needed medical attention.

Anish Sharma, who lives in a...