Gwalior House Catches Fire On Diwali Night, Firecracker Spark Suspected

A massive fire broke out in a house in Gwalior’s Kanch Mill area on Diwali night amid firecracker celebrations. The blaze reportedly started after a spark from a firecracker fell inside the house. It soon spread rapidly and took a serious form.

The incident took place near the residence of Energy Minister Pradyumn Singh Tomar. As the fire intensified, panic spread through the area. Local residents immediately informed the fire brigade about the blaze.

After receiving the information, a fire brigade team reached the spot and began efforts to control the fire. The team faced considerable difficulty while battling the flames. The fire was brought under control after a prolonged firefighting operation.

The blaze spread so quickly that household items kept inside the house were engulfed. Several belongings were destroyed in the fire and were reduced to ashes. An estimated loss of lakhs of rupees is suspected in the incident.

The fire broke out during the Diwali night fireworks in the Kanch Mill area, where the falling firecracker spark is being reported as the possible reason for the blaze. The information about the fire caused confusion and panic among people in the surrounding area.

The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Hajira police station. Police are investigating the circumstances in which the fire started and assessing the damage caused to the house and its belongings.

The fire brigade’s efforts eventually brought the situation under control. The relief in the incident was that there was no loss of life.