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Four family members, including two children, die in Jajpur fire ahead of Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 06:13 AM
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A severe blaze in Jajpur, Odisha, claimed the lives of four family members, two of whom were children, just days before Diwali.
A devastating fire broke out in the town of Jajpur in Odisha shortly before the Diwali celebrations. The blaze engulfed a residential dwelling, resulting in the deaths of four members of a single family, including two children.
Emergency services arrived at the scene after receiving distress calls and worked to contain the flames and rescue any survivors. Despite their efforts, the fire proved fatal for the four family members.
Local authorities have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and have urged residents to exercise caution with open flames and fireworks as the festive season approaches. The incident has left the community in mourning ahead of the national holiday.
Emergency services arrived at the scene after receiving distress calls and worked to contain the flames and rescue any survivors. Despite their efforts, the fire proved fatal for the four family members.
Local authorities have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and have urged residents to exercise caution with open flames and fireworks as the festive season approaches. The incident has left the community in mourning ahead of the national holiday.