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Fire engulfs crockery shop in Barhi, Katni, killing six members of Agrawal family
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 08:45 AM
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A fire at a crockery shop in Barhi, Katni on Diwali night destroyed a three‑storey building, killing six members of an Agrawal family who were sleeping upstairs.
On the night of Diwali, a fire broke out in a crockery shop in Barhi town of Katni district, Madhya Pradesh, quickly spreading to the three‑storey building that housed the shop and residential units above.
The blaze engulfed the upper floor where members of an Agrawal family were sleeping. Emergency services arrived, but six family members were found dead at the scene.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, raising concerns about fire safety in commercial premises during festive celebrations.
The district administration has pledged assistance to the victims' relatives and urged shop owners to strictly follow safety norms.
The blaze engulfed the upper floor where members of an Agrawal family were sleeping. Emergency services arrived, but six family members were found dead at the scene.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, raising concerns about fire safety in commercial premises during festive celebrations.
The district administration has pledged assistance to the victims' relatives and urged shop owners to strictly follow safety norms.