Refrigerator blast causes four deaths, two seriously injured

A refrigerator explodes in Belgavi, Karnataka state, India in the midnight leading to fire, four deaths and another two seriously injured. https://youtu.be/8OesXUZ-bas?si=se8F5nmuYqvNsJUy

The occupants apparently brought the idol of Lord Ganesha for festival celebration,  decorated with lights, and slept near refrigerator. https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/belagavi-refrigerator-blast-family-killed-karnataka-10878368/

The refrigerant used can be flammable. Otherwise also, the gas will expand if it is exposed to heat, causing pressure rise and leads tp physical explosion. 

Clogged condenser coils (we can’t see clogging with naked eyes) behind refrigerator can trap compressed gas, results in pressure rise and explosion. Short circuit can lead to fires, explosion of compressor or compressed gas lines.

Refrigerator is an essential item used by everyone. 

It can happen to any refrigerator. Search in internet on refrigerator functioning 

https://youtu.be/JUQ2Aw8W3BI?si=dzZ6FdsgkWPH5m1d and reasons for possible explosion 

https://commercialfridgerepairs.com.au/what-causes-a-fridge-explosion-how-to-prevent-it/  makes us to be cautious in placing of refrigerator to keep proper gap without obstruction between the unit and wall (six inch or more), be watchful for heating, have proper earthing, not to keep hot sources like lamps/candles/flames ..., have proper wiring, carry regular maintenance checks atleast ince in a year, or as advised by OEM / supplier/ maintenance experts for the item used.