Urgent Safety Alert: Gasoline-Contaminated Kerosene Sparks House Fire in Gifu
Authorities are urging extreme caution after kerosene sold at the 'Cygnus Sekiyu Seino' gas station in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, between January 29 and February 13, may have been contaminated with gasoline. This issue is believed to be connected to a house fire that occurred in Akasaka-cho, Ogaki City, on February 9, which completely destroyed a residence. Gasoline was confirmed to be present in the kerosene sampled from the fan heater at the origin of the blaze. Although kerosene and gasoline appear similar, their volatility and flash points differ significantly. Using contaminated kerosene in heating appliances can lead to extremely dangerous situations, including abnormal combustion and explosive fires. Indeed, the recent house fire is attributed to gasoline-contaminated kerosene causing the fan heater to erupt in flames. The Ogaki City Fire Department and other relevant organizations are strongly warning against using any kerosene purchased from 'Cygnus Sekiyu Seino...