Jhargram Fire Tragedy: Elderly Man Dies as House Gutted, Body Found After Blaze

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News18•17-12-2025, 20:10
Jhargram Fire Tragedy: Elderly Man Dies as House Gutted, Body Found After Blaze
- •A devastating fire completely destroyed a house in Tal village, Jhargram, on Tuesday night.
- •Mangal Mallick (72) died in the blaze, trapped on the second floor; his wife and daughter-in-law survived.
- •The fire likely originated from a cooking stove or a short circuit on the second floor, where firewood was stored.
- •Police, fire brigade, and neighbors responded, bringing the fire under control after several hours.
- •Administrative officials visited the site and provided dry food, blankets, and clothes to the two surviving women.
Why It Matters: A devastating house fire in Jhargram claimed an elderly man's life, leaving two women homeless.
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