Six Of A Family Dead After Massive Fire Breaks Out Crockery Shop During Diwali Puja In Katni; Blaze At Bullion Trader's Residence Kills Six Across 3 Generations In Seoni
Diwali Fire Tragedy In Madhya Pradesh: The festival of Diwali has turned into tragedy in Madhya Pradesh for two families in Katni and Seoni districts. As many as 12 people died in the fire accidents, including six members of a family in Katni and six people in Seoni. The victims include a two-month-old infant. In Katni's Barhi, a massive fire broke out around midnight at a three-storey building…
A massive fire at a crockery shop in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, during Diwali celebrations claimed the lives of six family members. The tragedy occurred around midnight in a three-story building housing the shop owned by Puran Agrawal. The fire rapidly spread through the structure, trapping the family inside. Despite emergency services arriving at the scene, the intense blaze made rescue efforts challenging.
Puran Agrawal, along with his wife Chandrakala, daughter-in-law Poonam, and their two children, Arya and Anvi, lost their lives in the incident. The victim's ages ranged from six months to 77 years old. Rescue operations continued throughout the night, with local youths and a JCB machine aiding the recovery efforts. Technical issues with the fire engine hoses also hampered firefighting efforts, prompting questions about fire safety measures during major festivals.
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