A gas cylinder explosion caused panic in the Eglykada area of Patras in western Greece on Tuesday afternoon, according to initial information reported by Tempo24.

The incident occurred at a home on Pelopos Street, near the intersection with Lochagou Menounou Street. For reasons that remain unknown, a liquefied petroleum gas cylinder exploded, causing a fire inside the house.

A woman who was cooking at the time noticed a gas leak. Shortly afterward, a small explosion occurred, engulfing the kitchen in flames.

The woman managed to leave the house in time and was not injured.

Firefighters and police officers were immediately dispatched to the scene to respond to the incident.