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Paralysed 65-Year-Old Dies in Jalandhar Fire Triggered by Firecracker
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 10:46 AM
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A firecracker sparked a blaze on the second floor of a house in Jalandhar’s Nizamat Nagar, killing a 65‑year‑old paraplegic who could not escape.
A firecracker set off on the second floor of a residential building in Jalandhar’s Nizamat Nagar ignited a fire that quickly spread through the house.
The blaze claimed the life of a 65‑year‑old man who was partially paralysed and unable to evacuate. Firefighters arrived within minutes but could not rescue him before the flames engulfed the upper floor.
Police are investigating the cause of the fire and have urged residents to exercise caution with firecrackers during the festive season.
The incident highlights the risks of using fireworks in densely populated areas and the need for stricter enforcement of safety regulations.
The blaze claimed the life of a 65‑year‑old man who was partially paralysed and unable to evacuate. Firefighters arrived within minutes but could not rescue him before the flames engulfed the upper floor.
Police are investigating the cause of the fire and have urged residents to exercise caution with firecrackers during the festive season.
The incident highlights the risks of using fireworks in densely populated areas and the need for stricter enforcement of safety regulations.