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Blaze engulfs sculptor Lakhan Chakravarti's house in Raisen, neighbors rescue trapped family
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 10:00 PM
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A fierce fire broke out at sculptor Lakhan Chakravarti's residence in Ganj Bazaar, Raisen, spreading rapidly from stored materials and trapping a family on the upper floor, who were rescued by local residents.
A sudden blaze erupted in the home of sculptor Lakhan Chakravarti in Ganj Bazaar, Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, after combustible materials stored on the ground floor ignited. The fire quickly rose, engulfing three sheds, several sculptures and personal belongings, while a family on the upper floor found themselves trapped by the flames.
Local residents rushed to the scene and managed to pull the family to safety before the fire spread further. Their quick action prevented any loss of life, although the property suffered extensive damage.
Six fire‑brigade units battled the inferno for roughly two hours before bringing it under control. Authorities are assessing the cause of the fire and have begun investigations into safety compliance at the workshop.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of small artisan workshops to fire hazards and underscores the importance of community vigilance in emergency situations.
Local residents rushed to the scene and managed to pull the family to safety before the fire spread further. Their quick action prevented any loss of life, although the property suffered extensive damage.
Six fire‑brigade units battled the inferno for roughly two hours before bringing it under control. Authorities are assessing the cause of the fire and have begun investigations into safety compliance at the workshop.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of small artisan workshops to fire hazards and underscores the importance of community vigilance in emergency situations.