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Fire at Durga Puja Pandal in Bihar Injures 10, Including Five Children
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🗓 22 Oct 2026, 07:38 AM
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A blaze broke out at a Durga Puja pandal in Bihar, leaving ten people injured, half of them children.
A fire erupted at a Durga Puja pandal in the Indian state of Bihar on Wednesday, according to local reports. Emergency services responded promptly and rescued the occupants, but ten individuals sustained injuries. Among the injured, five were children, highlighting the vulnerability of families attending the festival.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze and are coordinating with medical teams to treat the victims. The pandal, which was set up for the annual Durga Puja celebrations, was temporarily closed while safety checks are conducted.
Local officials have urged the public to exercise caution at temporary structures during the festive season and have promised to enhance fire safety measures for future events.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze and are coordinating with medical teams to treat the victims. The pandal, which was set up for the annual Durga Puja celebrations, was temporarily closed while safety checks are conducted.
Local officials have urged the public to exercise caution at temporary structures during the festive season and have promised to enhance fire safety measures for future events.