1.   One man was killed by an exploding gas grenade and dozens were injured.

2.   An exploding gas stove was believed to be the cause of the fire.

3.   Firefighters said they could not come close to the vessel because of the exploding gas cylinders, which leapt into the air like cannon balls.

4.   Smoke filled the bus, he said, and some members of the mob outside held the doors closed until the exploding gas tank scared them away.

5.   The firefighters were impeded by thick black smoke and exploding gas canisters that were being used in construction work at the station, Lameirinhas said.

6.   The fire was started by exploding gas cylinders, which are used for cooking by pilgrims in the tents, witnesses said.

7.   There have been incidents of small fires and exploding gas tanks.

8.   Pereira said the blast, which occurred shortly after a late evening show began, was initially mistaken for an exploding gas cylinder.