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Fire breaks out in Khandwa BSNL building, police and fire brigade rescue trapped family
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 08:31 AM
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A short‑circuit sparked a fire in the BSNL office building in Khandwa on Tuesday evening, trapping a couple with their two children. Police and fire‑brigade teams broke windows to pull the family to safety.
A short‑circuit in the BSNL building at Khandwa late Tuesday evening ignited a fierce blaze, prompting an immediate emergency response. The fire quickly filled the interior with thick smoke, creating a hazardous environment for occupants.
Inside the building, a married couple with their two young children became trapped as visibility deteriorated. Witnesses reported hearing panicked cries as the family struggled to find an escape route.
Police personnel from the Kotwali police station, together with the local fire‑brigade, arrived on the scene within minutes. Using rescue tools, they shattered windows and carefully extracted the four family members, bringing them out to safety.
No injuries were reported, and fire‑fighters succeeded in containing the fire after a coordinated effort. An investigation into the electrical fault that caused the short‑circuit is underway.
Inside the building, a married couple with their two young children became trapped as visibility deteriorated. Witnesses reported hearing panicked cries as the family struggled to find an escape route.
Police personnel from the Kotwali police station, together with the local fire‑brigade, arrived on the scene within minutes. Using rescue tools, they shattered windows and carefully extracted the four family members, bringing them out to safety.
No injuries were reported, and fire‑fighters succeeded in containing the fire after a coordinated effort. An investigation into the electrical fault that caused the short‑circuit is underway.