At least six individuals tragically lost their lives in a fire that erupted in a three-storey house in Tilak Nagar, Indore, early Wednesday. The blaze, which started unexpectedly, quickly spread throughout the building. The house, owned by a businessman named Manoj, was suspected to have caught fire due to a short circuit from an electric vehicle being charged outside.
Indore Collector Shivam Verma confirmed the fatalities, stating that more than 10 people were inside the house during the incident. While three occupants were rescued, six others were unable to escape the flames. A team of 8 to 10 firefighters successfully controlled the fire after significant efforts.
Neighbors mentioned that the family had guests at the time of the fire, leading to an increased number of individuals in the house. The injured have been hospitalized for treatment, and the bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examination. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities awaiting further details on the tragic event.
Councillor Rajiv Jain expressed sorrow over the incident, describing the affected family as active and helpful members of the community. He extended hopes for the swift recovery of the injured individuals.
