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Six family members killed in Deepavali night fire at Katni building
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 11:38 AM
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A fire broke out in a building in Barhi town, Madhya Pradesh, on November 9, killing six family members. Officials cited highly flammable materials stored on the lower floor as a factor in the blaze.
A tragic fire incident occurred around midnight on Monday, November 9, in Barhi town, Katni district, Madhya Pradesh. The blaze, which broke out on Deepavali night, resulted in the deaths of six members of a single family residing in the building.
According to Katni Collector Ashish Tiwari, the fire could not be brought under control quickly due to the presence of highly flammable materials. He noted that crockery items stored on the lower floor of the building contributed significantly to the rapid spread of the flames.
The incident has cast a shadow over the festive season in the region, with local authorities currently assessing the extent of the damage and the circumstances surrounding the outbreak. No other specific details regarding the cause of ignition were immediately available from official sources.
According to Katni Collector Ashish Tiwari, the fire could not be brought under control quickly due to the presence of highly flammable materials. He noted that crockery items stored on the lower floor of the building contributed significantly to the rapid spread of the flames.
The incident has cast a shadow over the festive season in the region, with local authorities currently assessing the extent of the damage and the circumstances surrounding the outbreak. No other specific details regarding the cause of ignition were immediately available from official sources.