Steamboat burner blast, is it a cause for concern?

KOTA KINABALU - A family dinner turned tragedy when a portable steamboat gas stove exploded in a restaurant in Alam Mesra on Sunday night.

Roberto Antoni, 28 and his wife, Wujon Maria Mae, along with their two children were injured due to the explosion.

Lintas Fire and Rescue Service (BBP) chief Agustavia Joe Guasi said they received a call at 9.06pm, 13 personnel were rushed to the scene.

"Four victims suffered scalds due to hot water and burns from the fire.

"The two children were sent to the hospital by a civilian before the team arrived while others were given treatment by the medical team before they were taken to hospital by ambulance," he said when contacted on Monday.

He further said inspections were done to avoid more explosions.

"By 9.35 pm everything was back in order," he said.