Fire Reminder: There are six cautions for residents using liquefied gas tanks

Recently, explosions of liquefied gas cylinders occurred in residential buildings in Hongkou District, Shanghai and Nanning, Guangxi, which caused damage to the personal and property of some residents. Fire officers and men reminded that the majority of residents should strictly use qualified, warning labels of liquefied gas cylinders, to avoid the occurrence of fire, explosion and other dangerous accidents, and pay attention to the following aspects during use.

First, we should not covet for the cheap purchase of low-cost substandard liquefied gas tanks. We have found that liquefied gas tanks do not have relevant safety labels and should be stopped.

Second, the use of liquefied gas tanks should be carried out safety inspections, focusing on inspection of tank valves, pressure reducing valves, hoses, and found that leakage should immediately close the main valve.

3. Unused liquefied gas tanks should not be stored in the basement and should be placed in a ventilated, dry place. They should not be near power sources or open flames.

4. When the gas stove is turned off, the valve should be closed and the gas stove valve closed.

V. It was discovered that the gas stove had a fire phenomenon. To calm down, cut off the source of liquefied gas for the first time, move the liquefied gas pipe out of the outdoors, and perform a simple cooling treatment with cold water. Then dial 119 immediately.

6. The used liquefied gas tanks shall not be used in any way. The liquefied gas tanks may not have exhausted a few gases and should be returned to the filling station for treatment in a timely manner.

It is reported that on May 4, an old residential building in Xingang Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai City collapsed due to the explosion of the LPG cylinder, causing the collapse of the residential building and 2 deaths.

Nanning City, Guangxi public security fire brigade introduced, coincidentally, in the afternoon of May 5th, Qingxiu District of Nanning City, West Bay, a residential building, a sudden explosion of liquefied gas cylinders caused a fire, the rapid spread of fire, many residents in the building was trapped, but fortunately the fire The officers and men arrived at the scene in time and rescued the trapped personnel. Recently, as the weather continues to heat up, the liquefied gas cylinders in some residents' homes are prone to dangerous accidents such as leaks, fires, explosions, etc., and can easily cause major casualties.