Madhya Pradesh Fire Tragedy: Six Of Family, Including Minor, Killed As Blaze Engulfs Three-Storey House On Diwali Night

Six members of a family, including a 16-year-old boy, were killed and four others injured after a massive fire broke out at a three-storey house in Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni district in the early hours of Monday, November 9.

The fire erupted at the residence of goldsmith Kundan Lal Soni, located near a Jain temple in Mahavir Ward of Chhapara town. The incident took place between 4 am and 4.30 am, a day after Diwali, according to the police.

Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Apoorva Bhalavi told news agency PTI that 10 people were inside the house when the fire engulfed the building. Six of them died, while four others sustained injuries.

SIX FAMILY MEMBERS KILLED

The deceased have been identified as 75-year-old Kundan Lal Soni, his 65-year-old wife Rajkumari Soni, Ritu Soni (42), Smriti Soni (40), Surya Soni (45) and Aditya Soni (16).

The four other occupants were rescued after emergency teams reached the spot and brought the blaze under control.

The exact cause of the fire remains unknown. Authorities are yet to establish what triggered the blaze and how it spread through the three-storey residence.

ADMINISTRATION PROMISES ASSISTANCE

Katni Collector Ashish Tiwari said the administration had swung into action after receiving information about the incident.

According to Tiwari, the fire brigade received information around 12.30 am and reached the location by 12.45 am. Rescue operations were subsequently launched, with additional fire service units called in to assist.

He said those trapped inside the building were rescued after the fire was partially brought under control.

The collector added that the administration would extend all possible assistance to the affected family, including financial support.