Madhya Pradesh: 6 members of family killed in fire at plastic goods shop in Katni
- On Monday, November 9, 2026, a fire erupted around midnight in a three-storey building in Barhi, Katni district, killing six family members. Two people managed to escape as the blaze engulfed the structure.
- Puran Agarwal, who operated the ground-floor crockery shop, died alongside his wife Chandrakala, daughter-in-law Poonam, and three young children including Arya and Anvi. The fire trapped residents on upper floors where the family lived.
- District Collector Ashish Tiwari stated that highly flammable plastic materials stored on the lower floor complicated firefighting efforts. The State Disaster Response Force arrived by 5:00 AM to assist in a five-and-a-half-hour rescue operation.
- SDRF official Vijayansh Chaudhary confirmed rescuers broke through walls to recover all six bodies once the blaze was partially controlled. The exact cause remains under investigation, with speculation pointing to a diya or electrical short circuit.
- District Collector Tiwari assured the administration will provide full support and financial assistance to the affected family. Authorities continue monitoring the site as smoke persists, though the active rescue phase concluded earlier this morning.
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