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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You smell gas near LPG cylinder, stove, or pipeline connection.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
No switches. Turn off gas if safe. Open doors. Get out. Call from outside.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Strong rotten egg or gas smell near kitchen or cylinder.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hissing at regulator, hose, or pipe joint.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — White frost on cylinder indicating rapid leak.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — LPG is heavier than air — it pools at floor level and travels to ignition sources.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Even small sparks from switches can trigger explosion in concentrated leak.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stop using stove immediately.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If safe without crossing strong smell zone, turn off cylinder valve.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Leave doors open and walk out — do not run creating static.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Evacuate building and warn neighbors if smell is strong outdoors.
When and how to get professional help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ventilate and evacuate. Do not search for leak with open flame or switched electrical devices.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call gas company emergency line first from outside.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 if smell persists or someone unconscious.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Give floor, cylinder location, and number of people evacuated.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT search leak with match or lighter.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT switch electrical appliances on or off inside.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use elevator during gas leak evacuation.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Turn on exhaust fan to clear gas smell quickly
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Electrical fan switch can spark and ignite gas. Ventilate naturally while evacuating, call from outside.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Mixed chemicals
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bleach and acid, bleach and ammonia, or other cleaners were mixed and fumes are rising.
CO alarm
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Your carbon monoxide detector is beeping or alarming.
CO poisoning
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — People show signs of carbon monoxide poisoning from heater, generator, or enclosed fire.
Child electrical shock
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A child has touched an electrical socket, bitten a cord, or pulled a live plug.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — From safe distance call gas company emergency number and 101.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not re-enter until technician declares safe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If someone feels dizzy — fresh air and call 112.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Unconscious person in gas-filled room needs rescue by trained responders with breathing equipment.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All occupants should be checked if prolonged exposure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Explosion from electrical spark.