In a heart-stopping moment caught on CCTV and shared across social media platforms, a man and a woman narrowly escaped death after an LPG gas cylinder exploded inside their home.

The footage, timestamped around 3 pm., shows the pair in alarming proximity to the cylinder just seconds before the devastating blast.

The shocking video shared on X by Satyam Raj begins with an LPG cylinder leaking gas rapidly onto the floor of a domestic kitchen or living space.

A middle-aged woman, visibly panicked, is seen desperately trying to stop the leak while dragging the container on the floor.

Despite her frantic attempts, the gas continues to escape uncontrollably, filling the room with fumes.

Realising the danger, the woman dashes out of the room, presumably to call for help. Moments later, the man enters the frame, seemingly unaware of the impending danger.

Before any action can be taken, a ball of fire comes out of the kitchen and a massive explosion rips through the room, throwing debris and fire in all directions.

The screen briefly goes white from the force of the blast. Miraculously, both individuals survived the incident as they ran in opposite directions without fatal injuries.

"They were lucky that all the doors and windows were open, which allowed much of the gas to escape outside and significantly reduced the impact of the explosion," Raj captioned the video.

The exact location of the incident has not been disclosed, but the video has sparked widespread discussion on the dangers of domestic gas leaks.

Many online users questioned the source of the fire while expressing relief that no lives were lost in what would have been a catastrophic ending.

@sudhirkothari03

"A possible reason may be that the light in the kitchen was on, but seemed to dim midway in the video (0.55-0.57). I feel the bulb in the kitchen may have ignited the fire and resulted in the blast."

@chatstwts:

"Either a second stove was on, as it is a mess, and more than one stove is highly likely. Or the burner was hot enough to trigger the fire."

Karma:

"If there’s a gas leak, remember this: Don’t go near it, stay away for at least 3–4 hours. Call the gas agency or emergency services ASAP. Let your neighbours know and ask them to leave their homes too, just to be safe."

Source: TUKO.co.ke