A gas cylinder explosion in Karaikudi injured two, while a Coimbatore fire during welding work caused no injuries.

A gas cylinder explosion early January 30, 2026, damaged a home in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, prompting emergency response; two people were seen being carried out, though no casualties have been confirmed. In a separate incident, a fire broke out January 23 at a three-storey auto parts shop in Coimbatore’s Kattoor area during welding and electrical work involving batteries and flammable materials, requiring multiple fire tenders and a skylift to reach upper floors; no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.