Fire at building in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni on Deepavali night; six of family killed
A tragic fire at a crockery shop in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in the deaths of six family members on the night of Diwali. Local authorities and residents attempted to contain the blaze, but the presence of flammable materials hindered rescue efforts.
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This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding fire safety regulations in mixed-use residential and commercial buildings in India.
Katni (MP) Six members of a family were killed after a fire broke out at a crockery shop in a three-storey building in Madhya Pradesh's Katni district, officials said on Monday (November 9, 2026). The incident occurred around midnight on Monday (November 9, 2026) in Barhi town, they said. The blaze quickly engulfed the building. Six persons - Puran Agarwal (77), who ran the shop, his wife Chandrakala (74), daughter-in-law Poonam, granddaughters Arya (14), Anvi (6), and a two-month-old child - were killed, an official said. Katni Collector Ashish Tiwari said, "On the night of Diwali, a tragic incident occurred. A fire broke out in a house, resulting in the loss of six lives, while two people managed to escape safely. Information about the fire was received around 12:30 a.m., and the fire brigade arrived at the scene by 12:45 a.m.
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