Man sparks fire at petrol pump after being asked not to smoke

21 February,2026 10:12 AM IST |  Raipur  |  Agencies

A man allegedly caused a fire at a petrol pump after being asked by staff not to smoke on the premises. According to reports, he attempted to light a cigarette but was stopped by employees. In anger, he threw his lighter towards a fuel nozzle, which ignited a fire. The incident highlights the serious dangers of smoking at fuel stations

The incident occurred in Raipur. Pic/X/@TheWhatup


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A man tried to set ablaze a petrol pump after being asked not to smoke. The man took out a cigarette from his pocket and tried to light it. The pump staff immediately stopped him. Out of anger, he took threw the lighter towards the pump nozzle, igniting fire.

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