Bhubaneswar, June 2 -- A tragic fire accident claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy on Tuesday after a gas cylinder reportedly exploded inside a tea stall at Dantilingi Chhak under Sorada police limits in Odisha's Ganjam district.

The deceased minor has been identified as Badal Muli, a resident of Gangapur village under Badagada police limits. According to reports, the minor had come to his grandparents' house during the summer vacation and was spending time in the locality when the unfortunate incident occurred.

Sources said Badal was present inside a tea stall at Dantilingi Chhak when a sudden fire broke out on the premises. Within moments, the flames spread rapidly, triggering an explosion of a cooking gas cylinder inside the shop. T...