Six Members of Family Killed in Fire at Three-Storey House in Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni
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Six members of a family were killed after a massive fire broke out at their three-storey house in Chhapara town of Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni district in the early hours of Monday, November 9. The incident took place in Mahavir Ward, Jain locality, at around 3 am to 4 am. Around 10 people were inside the house when the fire broke out. While four people were rescued, six lost their lives as per reports.
The house belonged to Kundan Lal Soni, a bullion trader. The fire spread quickly through the house, trapping several family members inside. The incident created panic in the locality as residents rushed to help the family after noticing the flames. Soon, police and fire brigade teams were informed about the incident.
Four People Rescued, Six Killed in Fire
After receiving information about the fire, police and fire brigade teams rushed to the spot and started rescue operations. The flames had spread across the three-storey house, making it difficult for rescuers to reach the people trapped inside. Local residents also gathered outside the house and tried to help control the fire. Some people used buckets of water to put out the flames before the fire brigade teams arrived. Around 10 people were inside the house when the fire broke out. Rescue teams managed to save four people, while six family members died in the incident. The bodies of the deceased were later recovered from the house and sent for post-mortem examination.
Short Circuit Suspected, Investigation Underway
The exact cause of the fire is still not known. A short circuit is suspected to have caused the fire, but police officials have not confirmed this possibility. Investigators are examining the circumstances in which the fire started and how it spread throughout the house. They are also looking into whether an electrical fault or another factor could have led to the incident.
SDOP Apurva Bhalavi reportedly reached the spot and reviewed the situation. Police and other officials are collecting details about the incident as part of the investigation. The authorities are also trying to establish the sequence of events that led to the deaths of six family members. Further information about the victims and the exact cause of the fire is awaited.
