Fire in a building in Katni, Madhya Pradesh on Deepavali night; six family members killed

On Monday, November 9, 2026, a fire broke out at a plastic goods and wholesale shop in Barhi area on Deepavali night in Katni district of Madhya Pradesh. Photo credit: ANI

Six members of a family were killed after a fire broke out at a kitchenware shop in a three-storey building in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni district, officials said on Monday (Nov 9, 2026).

The incident took place around midnight on Monday (November 9, 2026) in Barhi town, they said.

The fire quickly engulfed the building. Six people – Puran Agarwal (77), who ran the shop, his wife Chandrakala (74), daughter-in-law Poonam, granddaughters Arya (14), Anvi (6) and a two-month-old baby – were killed, the official said.

Katni Collector Ashish Tiwari said, “A tragic incident took place on Diwali night. A fire broke out in a house, claiming six lives, while two people managed to escape safely. Information about the fire was received around 00:30 and the fire brigade reached the spot at 12:45. All those present – especially the locals and the youth could not bring the fire under control. Unfortunately, it was brought under control. partly because the crockery stored on the lower floor was highly flammable.’

(With inputs from ANI)

#SEARCH | Madhya Pradesh: Katni Collector Ashish Tiwari says, “A tragic incident took place on Diwali night. A fire broke out in a house, claiming six lives, two people managed to escape safely. The fire was reported at around 00:30 and the fire brigade reached the spot at 12:45. Subsequently, they started operations in the control room and subsequently the fire brigade was called and called for intervention. 1:30, which led to the arrival of additional fire units, everyone present – especially local residents and youth – made great efforts to bring the fire under control, partly because the crockery stored on the lower floor was highly flammable, once the fire was partially brought under control, walls were breached to rescue the 5 trapped units inside… Full support will be provided by the administration, including financial assistance…”

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Published – November 9, 2026 11:11 AM IST