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Updated - November 09, 2026 11:12 am IST - Katni (MP)
A fire broke out at a plastic goods and wholesale shop in the Barhi area on Deepavali night in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni district, officials said on Monday, November 9, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI
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. Everyone present—especially the local residents and the youth—made significant efforts to contain the blaze. Unfortunately, the fire could not be brought under control, partly because the crockery materials stored on the lower floor were highly flammable.”
(With inputs from ANI)
#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: Katni Collector Ashish Tiwari says, "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 AM, and the fire brigade arrived at the scene by 12:45 AM. They began their operations, and subsequently, additional fire tenders were called in; a request reached the control room around 1:30 AM, leading to the arrival of further firefighting units. Everyone present—especially the local residents and the youth—made significant efforts to contain the blaze. Unfortunately, the fire could not be brought under control, partly because the crockery materials stored on the lower floor were highly flammable. Once the fire was partially brought under control, walls were broken through to rescue those trapped inside. By 5:00 AM, the SDRF team also arrived with their full contingent... The administration has already stepped in... Full support will be provided by the administration, including financial assistance..."
Published - November 09, 2026 11:11 am IST
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