Indore EV Charging Explosion Sparks Deadly Fire A deadly fire erupted in a three-storey residential house in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, after an explosion at an electric vehicle (EV) charging point outside the building, resulting in the deaths of eight people. The incident occurred between 3:30 am and 4:30 am on March 18, 2026, according to Assistant Commissioner of Police Kundan Mandloi. The blaze, which quickly engulfed the structure, led to the loss of lives and prompted an emergency rescue operation. The deceased included two minor children, Tanmay (6) and Rashi Sethia (12), along with three women—Simran (30), Tinu (35), and Suman Sethia (60)—and three men: Vijay Sethia (65), Chhotu Sethia (22), and Manoj (65). Police Commissioner Santosh Kumar Singh stated that the fire began when an explosion occurred at the EV charging point, which then spread to a car parked outside the house. The flames rapidly intensified, leading to the destruction of the residential building. Compounding the danger, the house doors were equipped with electronic locks, delaying the entry of rescue teams. Additionally, cooking gas cylinders inside the house exploded, further fueling the fire. Despite the challenges, three individuals trapped inside were rescued during the incident. The bodies of the deceased were transported to Government Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College for post-mortem examinations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, announcing an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. The Madhya Pradesh government also ordered a detailed investigation by an expert committee and the formulation of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for EV charging to prevent similar incidents.#narendra_modi #madhya_pradesh #indore #kundan_mandloi #santosh_kumar_singh
