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Religion
Fire erupts during petrol stunt at Ganesh Visarjan in Jhalawar, four injured
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 03:15 PM
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A petrol-fueled stunt went awry during the Ganesh Visarjan ceremony in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, igniting a fire that burned four participants, one of whom remains in serious condition.
During the Ganesh Visarjan celebrations in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, a young performer attempted a stunt that involved pouring petrol on a surface as part of the ritual. The act was meant to be a display of daring but quickly turned hazardous.
The petrol ignited unexpectedly, producing a sudden blaze that engulfed the performer and three others nearby. All four individuals suffered burns of varying severity.
Emergency services rushed the victims to the nearest hospital, where they were admitted for treatment. Three of the injured are reported to be in stable condition, while one remains in a serious state and is under intensive care.
Local authorities have begun an inquiry into the incident to determine the cause of the fire and to assess safety protocols for future religious gatherings.
The petrol ignited unexpectedly, producing a sudden blaze that engulfed the performer and three others nearby. All four individuals suffered burns of varying severity.
Emergency services rushed the victims to the nearest hospital, where they were admitted for treatment. Three of the injured are reported to be in stable condition, while one remains in a serious state and is under intensive care.
Local authorities have begun an inquiry into the incident to determine the cause of the fire and to assess safety protocols for future religious gatherings.