Brazier Tragedy: Mother-in-Law, Daughter-in-Law Unconscious in Bihar's Nawada Amid Cold Wave

• A mother-in-law, Kaushalya Devi, and her daughter-in-law, Neetu Devi, were found unconscious in Hasanchak village, Nawada, after lighting a brazier in a closed room overnight.
• They suffered from suffocation due to oxygen depletion and carbon monoxide buildup from the brazier, and are currently receiving critical medical care.
• This incident follows two recent deaths in Nawada caused by brazier smoke, highlighting a dangerous trend during the cold season.
• Experts and the administration warn against using braziers in closed rooms, emphasizing the risk of poisonous gas accumulation and rapid oxygen depletion.
• Authorities urge people to ensure ventilation, extinguish fires before sleeping, and prioritize safety to prevent such fatal accidents.

Why It Matters: Brazier use in closed rooms is deadly; prioritize ventilation and extinguish fires to prevent suffocation.