Fire in mud house kills 3 children in Sidhi:Villagers tried to save them, but flames spread rapidly through bamboo and dry materials inside home

3 innocent children died after being burnt alive in a fierce fire in a mud house in the Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh. The fire engulfed the entire house within minutes. The children inside could not get out. Villagers reached the spot and started trying to extinguish the fire, but by then the children had already died. According to information, the deceased children have been identified as one-and-a-half-year-old Ridhi Saket, 6-year-old Dhummu alias Sandhya Saket, and another 3-year-old child. All were residents of Kashihawa village in Jamodi. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, around 1 pm. See pictures related to the incident Sparking occurred in the power line According to villagers, there was sparking in the electricity line passing over the house. The spark fell on the bamboo and dry materials kept nearby, after which the fire spread rapidly. In no time, the entire mud house was engulfed in flames. At the time of the incident, the house was locked from outside, and all three children were inside. Upon receiving information, the Jamori police station in-charge, Divya Prakash Tripathi, reached the spot with the police force. After considerable effort with the help of villagers, the fire was brought under control, but by then all three children had died. Upon receiving information, City Kotwali police and administrative officers also reached the village. Father had gone for labor work, mother had gone to get rations The children’s father, Ramratan Saket, said that he had gone to Sidhi city for labor work, while the children’s mother had gone to the shop to get rations. The accident happened during this time. A person from the village called and informed about the fire and the children being trapped. As soon as the news was received, there was chaos and screaming in the family. Collector reached the spot after the accident Considering the seriousness of the incident, Collector Vikas Mishra also reached the spot and assessed the situation. The administration has assured all possible help to the affected family. There is an atmosphere of mourning in the entire village after the accident. Suspicion of accident due to short circuit, investigation started Jamodi police station in-charge Divya Prakash Tripathi said that initial investigation suggests the fire appears to have been caused by a short circuit. Police have registered a case and started an investigation. The bodies of all three children have been sent to the mortuary for post-mortem. Police are trying to find out how the fire spread so rapidly.