Titas Gas pipeline catches fire

A Titas Gas pipeline caught fire in the city's Sayedabad area last night, causing disruption to gas supply in the area for about two hours.
Witnesses said the pipeline behind RK Degree College caught the fire at around 9:15pm, creating panic among the local residents.
Fire fighters with the help of Titas Gas staff put out the fire at about 11:30pm.
Police suspect that there could have been a leak in the pipeline and it caught fire from a burning cigarette.
The gas supply in the areas remained suspended for about two hours during the fire. However, the gas supply resumed after the repair of the pipeline, the police said.