Two children burnt to die when fire broke out after gas cylinder explosion in a house of Bhabra bazaar area of Rawalpindi, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday.

According to the rescue officials the incident occurred due to leakage of gas.

After the gas accumulated in the room, the explosion occurred as soon as the electricity switch was turned on, they said.

However, the firefighters of rescue 1122 reached the spot as soon they received information and are trying to control the fire.

Reporter: Irshad Qureshi