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Devastating Fire Ravages Hardware-Electronic Shop in Malgaon, Khanda, Losses Up to ₹12 Lakh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 10:01 AM
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A sudden blaze engulfed a hardware and electronic store in Malgaon village, Khanda district on Sunday night, destroying inventory worth up to ₹12 lakh and sparking criticism over delayed fire‑brigade response.
A massive fire broke out on Sunday night at a combined hardware and electronic shop in Malgaon, a village in the Temi block of Khanda district, Madhya Pradesh. The flames quickly consumed the entire stock, including electronic devices, hardware tools and about 10,000 loose onions that were stored in empty crates. Preliminary estimates put the financial loss between ten and twelve lakh rupees.
Local residents reported that the fire services arrived later than expected, prompting accusations of negligence against the district fire department. Witnesses said the fire alarm was raised promptly, but the fire engines took considerable time to reach the site, allowing the blaze to spread unchecked.
Authorities have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire and to assess the response time of the fire‑brigade. The shop owner, who declined to be named, is seeking compensation for the destroyed goods, while the community awaits official findings and any corrective measures.
Local residents reported that the fire services arrived later than expected, prompting accusations of negligence against the district fire department. Witnesses said the fire alarm was raised promptly, but the fire engines took considerable time to reach the site, allowing the blaze to spread unchecked.
Authorities have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the fire and to assess the response time of the fire‑brigade. The shop owner, who declined to be named, is seeking compensation for the destroyed goods, while the community awaits official findings and any corrective measures.