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Two Workers Killed in Indore Chemical Warehouse Fire During Devuthani Ekadashi

Police link the blaze to hazardous chemical handling under a formal investigation.

Overview

  • The fire broke out during lamp-lighting at a warehouse in the Rau area of Indore on Saturday night.
  • Authorities identified the deceased as Jyoti and Ramkali, who were found inside the facility.
  • Owner Suraj Bhagwani sustained burns to both hands and was hospitalized, with his condition described as out of danger.
  • Police say the site stored thinner and other flammable chemicals and that preliminary findings indicate mixing and packing were taking place.
  • Two children who were present escaped safely as firefighters brought the blaze under control and opened a detailed probe.