Seven-year-old boy starts fire using blow torch and propane cylinder in B.C.

A seven-year-old boy started a fire at his home on 18 September after discovering a small blow torch and connecting it to a propane cylinder, according to police. Authorities are investigating the incident following the blaze, which raised concerns regarding safety.

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Seven-year-old boy starts fire using blow torch and propane cylinder in B.C.

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A seven-year-old boy in his home accidentally ignited a fire on September 18 after connecting a small blow torch to a propane cylinder. Police confirmed the incident occurred within the boy’s residence.

The incident occurred at a residential property, and fire services reported significant damage to the interior. The police investigation remains ongoing, with authorities urging local residents to exercise caution regarding the storage of hazardous materials.

Local authorities are investigating the incident involving the seven-year-old boy who started a fire after connecting a blow torch to a propane cylinder. Fire safety officials have issued warnings about the dangers of improper storage and access to hazardous equipment in homes, stressing the need for increased safety measures to prevent similar occurrences.

What remains unclear — Authorities have not specified whether any injuries resulted from the fire.

Seven-year-old boy starts fire using blow torch and propane cylinder in B.C.


Police say a seven-year-old boy found a small blow torch in his home on Sept. 18, managed to connect it to a propane cylinder and started a fire inside his home. 

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