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Indore Tragedy! 95-Year-Old Woman Dies After Bed Catches Fire At Home, Police Suspect Firecracker Spark Triggered Blaze

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A 95-year-old woman died of burns after her bed caught fire in her second-floor room in the Hira Nagar area on Monday night. Police suspect that a firecracker spark may have triggered the blaze. According to sub-inspector (SI) Kamal Kishore of Hira Nagar police station, the deceased was identified as Gulbai Naveria (95), a resident of New Gayatri Nagar. She had difficulty…

Indore Tragedy! 95-Year-Old Woman Dies After Bed Catches Fire At Home, Police Suspect Firecracker Spark Triggered Blaze

Indore, Madhya Pradesh: A 95-year-old woman named Gulbai Naveria lost her life after her bed caught fire in her upstairs bedroom on Monday night. Police suspect a firecracker spark may have ignited the blaze. Gulbai, who lived in New Gayatri Nagar, had mobility issues and difficulty communicating. Her son, Deepak, informed police that the family was dining downstairs around 11 pm when they spotted smoke inside the house.

They quickly ascended the stairs and discovered Gulbai's bed ablaze, with her feet sustaining significant burns. Though the family managed to douse the fire and hurried her to MY Hospital, efforts to save her were unsuccessful. Family members revealed that Gulbai was unable to walk independently or summon assistance. They alleged that no combustible objects were present in the room, and the door remained open. The family believes that a stray firecracker spark might have entered the room, setting the fire.

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