Tragic Fire Claims Six Lives in Dharashiv, Maharashtra
A devastating fire in a residential area above a grocery store results in the loss of six family members, with one survivor.
Six family members died in a fire in Yedshi village, Dharashiv.
The fire broke out early on November 9, 2026, during late-night celebrations.
One boy survived after being rescued by his parents before they returned to help others.
In a tragic incident early on November 9, 2026, six members of a family lost their lives in a fire that erupted in their home situated above a grocery store in Yedshi village, Dharashiv district, Maharashtra. The victims included two teenage girls, their parents, and their grandparents, while a young boy was the only survivor after being brought to safety by his parents.
The fire ignited around 2:30 a.m. at the residence of 47-year-old Govind Uttam Karande, who lived with his family on the upper floor of the building that housed their grocery business. According to Prakash Vhatkar from the Dharashiv Revenue Office, the family had been celebrating Lakshmi Puja and bursting firecrackers until approximately 2 a.m., although it remains unclear if the firecrackers contributed to the blaze.
Senior Police Inspector Vasudev More reported that a travel company driver noticed the flames and alerted the family. Govind and his wife, Jyoti, managed to rescue their son, Krishna, but tragically returned to the upper floor to save the elderly couple and their daughters. The rapid spread of the fire, fueled by cooking oil and other materials, trapped them inside.
Local residents attempted to extinguish the fire before firefighters arrived, but the flames were too intense to control. Preliminary assessments indicated that Govind and Jyoti suffered severe burns, while the other four family members succumbed to smoke inhalation. The deceased were transported to Civil Hospital, Dharashiv, for post-mortem examinations.
As investigations continue, the police are working to determine the fire's origin and cause. Statements from Krishna, the sole survivor, and his uncle are pending, and an accidental death report will be filed following their accounts. The community mourns the loss of the family, reflecting on the tragic events that unfolded during what was meant to be a festive occasion.
