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Deoria hut fire kills three people in Uttar Pradesh
A fire broke out in a hut in Nonapar village, located within the Bhatni police station area of Uttar Pradesh’s Deoria district, during the early hours of Wednesday. The blaze occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. while the occupants were sleeping.
Three individuals died in the incident: 32-year-old Jitendra Prasad, his three-year-old daughter Shani, and his younger brother, 23-year-old Balkishan. Local residents attempted to extinguish the flames before police and fire brigade teams arrived to bring the fire under control.
Jitendra’s wife, 28-year-old Leela, sustained severe burn injuries. She was initially taken to the Community Health Centre in Bhatni and subsequently referred to Maharshi Devraha Baba Medical College in Deoria due to her critical condition. Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire.
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Balkishan · Deoria · Jitendra Prasad · Maharshi Devraha Baba Medical College · Shani
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police are investigating the cause of the fire.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Leela (28) sustained serious burn injuries and is in critical condition. bhaskarlive.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] Three people died in the fire: Jitendra Prasad (32), Shani (3), and Balkishan (23). bhaskarlive.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Leela was referred to Maharshi Devraha Baba Medical College for treatment.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A fire occurred in a hut in Nonapar village, Deoria district, at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday. bhaskarlive.in