Bhubaneswar, May 2 -- An elderly woman died while two others sustained serious injuries after a gas cylinder exploded in Odisha's Kandhamal district on Saturday. The incident, which also destroyed property worth lakhs of rupees, was reported from the Sudra area.

According to information, the explosion occurred after a fire broke out from a candle inside the house. The family had reportedly lit a candle due to an electricity cut and went to sleep.

During this time, a petrol container caught fire, which subsequently led to the explosion of the gas cylinder. The blast resulted in extensive damage and triggered a major fire.

The house was completely gutted in the incident. One elderly woman lost her life, while two persons sustained injuri...