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A shocking video has surfaced on social media showing a pressure cooker explosion inside a kitchen. The video, captured on a CCTV camera, shows how a routine cooking session turned into a life-threatening accident within seconds.

In the viral footage, a woman can be seen standing in her kitchen, chopping vegetables near the stove where a pressure cooker was placed. Everything appeared normal until the cooker suddenly exploded with a loud blast, filling the kitchen with thick smoke.

The explosion was so powerful that the kitchen chimney collapsed, and food splattered all over the place. The woman managed to move away just in time, narrowly escaping serious injury or even death.

The clip, originally shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @Fekunator, has garnered widespread attention and alarm among netizens.

“Pressure cooker exploded while I was working in the kitchen. One should be very careful while cooking in a pressure cooker, as it can be very dangerous for you and your family,”
the post read.

Viewers expressed shock over the incident, with many commenting on how dangerous pressure cooker mishaps can be if safety guidelines aren’t followed.

Experts and users online have pointed out several possible causes behind such accidents, including:

• Overfilling the cooker with food or liquid

• Insufficient water during cooking

• Clogged valves or whistles, which prevent steam release

• Worn-out rubber gaskets or damaged safety mechanisms

• Neglecting maintenance or excessive heat exposure

Users advised that the cooker should be turned off after 6–7 whistles and checked regularly for blockages or wear and tear.

This incident serves as a stark reminder that kitchen safety should never be ignored. Even a small lapse in attention or maintenance can lead to devastating accidents.

Experts recommend regularly cleaning the pressure release valve, avoiding overfilling, and ensuring that rubber seals are in good condition. Above all, never leave a cooker unattended while it’s under pressure.