Indore Fire: 7 Dead as EV Charging Short Circuits Trigger Blaze
Indore Fire: 7 Dead as EV Charging Short Circuits Trigger Blaze
Seven people, including a child, died in a two-storey Indore home blaze linked to an electric vehicle charging short circuit; gas cylinders and chemicals fueled the flames.
Indore woke to tragedy early Wednesday as a fire ripped through a two-storey residence. Police said the blaze, believed to have originated from an electric vehicle being charged outside the home, claimed seven lives, including a child. Rescue teams recovered the bodies and three people with burn injuries were rushed to hospital.
The house belonged to Manoj Pugaliya, a 65-year-old polymer businessman, and police said 15 LPG cylinders and various chemicals were stored there. The fire erupted around 4 am, and four cylinders reportedly exploded as firefighters battled the flames. Witnesses said the electric lock on the doors appeared to have shut, trapping some residents inside.
Six fire tenders were rushed to the scene, and firefighters brought the blaze under control after about two hours of effort. The toll and exact sequence are still being assessed, with forensic teams expected to examine the scene. Authorities are also forming a committee to review safety protocols for EV charging and related setups.
Three people who suffered burn injuries were taken to Indore’s Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital. The incident has sparked calls for tighter safety rules around home EV charging and LPG cylinder storage as investigators probe the cause and look for potential safety gaps.
