Six of Family Killed in House Fire in Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni, Four Rescued

Six members of a family, including three women and a 16-year-old boy, were killed after a devastating fire broke out at their residence in Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni district in the early hours of Monday, police said.

The incident occurred between 4 am and 4:30 am, a day after Diwali, at the house of goldsmith Kundan Lal Soni near a Jain temple in Mahavir Ward of Chhapara town.

According to police, 10 people were inside the house when the fire broke out. Six died in the incident, while four others were rescued and evacuated from the building.

Sub-Divisional Officer of Police Apoorva Bhalavi, who was present at the scene, confirmed the casualties to news agency PTI over the phone.

Fire brigade personnel and rescue teams rushed to the spot and managed to bring the blaze under control. The cause of the fire has not yet been established.

Six Family Members Identified

Police identified the deceased as Kundan Lal Soni (75), his wife Rajkumari Soni (65), Ritu Soni (42), Smriti Soni (40), Surya Soni (45) and Aditya Soni (16).

The incident has left the local community in shock, with authorities yet to determine what triggered the fire.

Diwali Celebrations Leave Several Injured in Chhatarpur

Meanwhile, Diwali celebrations in another part of Madhya Pradesh also resulted in multiple firecracker-related accidents.

At least 35 people suffered serious burn injuries in separate incidents across Chhatarpur district during the festival, according to reports.

Emergency wards at hospitals across the district witnessed a rush of patients during the intervening night as sparks from firecrackers triggered localised fires and other accidents.

The incidents have once again highlighted the fire and burn risks associated with Diwali celebrations, with emergency services facing increased pressure during the festival period.