Gas explosion in kitchen damages restaurant in Oman

Muscat: A restaurant in Al Khuwair was damaged after a cooking gas cylinder exploded in the kitchen, the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance (PACDA) said on Friday.
No causalities have been reported.
According to PACDA, the cars parked outside the restaurant were also damaged due to the explosion. "The blast took place in Al Khuwair, resulting in the collapse of some parts of the building and damage to some cars near the restaurant," added PACDA in a tweet.
Many people were seen gathered near the building to catch a glimpse of the restaurant that was damaged during the explosion.
Meanwhile, bystanders said they heard a loud, deafening noise on Friday morning. “We rushed to the place immediately and what we saw was shattered pieces of glass, damaged vehicles and a completely destroyed restaurant,” said a bystander.
“We received a call in the morning and we rushed to the site within 10 minutes after which the area was evacuated. The explosion took place at around 8:20 am,” said a PACDA official.
According to the official, leakage of cooking gas was the primary cause of the explosion.
Although no casualties have been reported, the restaurant and parts of the adjoining building have been destroyed.