A 28-year-old laborer, Bevaughn Joseph, tragically passed away on October 17 after sustaining severe injuries from a liquid petroleum gas (LPG) tank explosion at his home in Penal. The incident occurred on October 13 when a 20-pound gas cylinder exploded in the kitchen of his ground-floor apartment. Joseph was rushed to the San Fernando General Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery before succumbing to his injuries. A relative who heard the explosion found Joseph and his apartment engulfed in flames. Firefighters from the Mon Repos Fire Station responded promptly and extinguished the blaze. Investigations by WPC Benjamin of the Penal Police Station confirmed that the explosion was caused by the gas cylinder. This incident adds to a concerning surge in LPG-related accidents across Trinidad and Tobago this year, which have resulted in multiple injuries and at least three other fatalities. On October 16, Ramco Industries Ltd issued a statement expressing deep concern over the increasing number of such incidents, attributing them primarily to defective regulators and hoses. The company urged consumers to use only approved equipment, replace regulators every five years, and regularly inspect hoses for leaks or damage. Earlier this year, Ria George, 45, of Digity Trace in Penal, died nearly two months after being injured in a similar explosion. The National Petroleum Marketing Company has advised consumers to test new gas tanks for leaks using soapy water and report any defects immediately. Other victims include Raquel Babwah, 44, of Claxton Bay, and Naomi Aliyah Mya De Mille, 19, of Lopinot, who also lost their lives in LPG-related incidents.