In Indore, a tragic fire early Wednesday morning claimed eight lives after an electric vehicle (EV) charging point exploded outside a three‑storey home in Brijeshwari Annex Colony. The blast occurred between 3:30 am and 4:30 am, igniting the car and quickly spreading to the house.
Authorities said the fire worsened when LPG cylinders inside the home detonated, making rescue efforts extremely challenging. Many victims, including two children and three women, were trapped inside. Emergency teams managed to rescue three people, who were hospitalized, though some later chose to continue treatment elsewhere.
Police Commissioner Santosh Kumar Singh noted that electronic door locks may have slowed escape, complicating firefighter access. Despite rapid response, the combination of electric sparks, gas explosions, and structural hazards turned the house into a deadly trap in minutes.
The incident has raised concerns over home-based EV charging safety and storing flammable materials like LPG cylinders in residential areas.
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