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12 Die in Two House Fires in Shivani and Katni on Diwali Night
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 09:36 AM
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On Diwali night, two houses in Shivani and Katni, Madhya Pradesh, caught fire, killing 12 people, including six who were burned alive.
On the night of Diwali, two residential houses in Shivani and Katni, Madhya Pradesh, erupted into flames, resulting in a tragic loss of life.
Officials report that 12 individuals lost their lives in the blaze, with six of them being burned alive. Firefighters arrived quickly but struggled to contain the intense fire, which spread rapidly through the structures.
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fires. Emergency services have been deployed to assist the affected families, and the local community remains in shock over the incident.
Officials report that 12 individuals lost their lives in the blaze, with six of them being burned alive. Firefighters arrived quickly but struggled to contain the intense fire, which spread rapidly through the structures.
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fires. Emergency services have been deployed to assist the affected families, and the local community remains in shock over the incident.