Midnight Horror: Infant Among Three Killed in Deoria Hut Fire
A midnight blaze in Deoria's Nonapar village kills three family members, including an 8-month-old baby. One woman remains in critical condition.
A peaceful night turned into a nightmare for the residents of Nonapar village in Deoria, as a devastating Deoria hut fire deaths incident claimed three lives in the early hours of Wednesday. The blaze, which erupted while the victims were asleep, left a family shattered and a village in mourning.
Tragedy Strikes at 1:30 AM
The fire broke out at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday night. According to reports, the flames engulfed the hut with such speed and intensity that the occupants had virtually no time to react or escape the inferno. By the time the alarm was raised and neighbors rushed to the scene, the fire had already taken its toll.
The Victims
The tragedy has claimed the lives of three family members who perished on the spot. The deceased have been identified as:
- Balkishun Basfor
- Jitender Basfor
- Matelu (alias Shani), the eight-month-old son of Jitender
A Fight for Survival
While three members of the family lost their lives, one woman managed to survive the initial blaze, though she suffered severe burn injuries. Her identity has not yet been disclosed. Due to the gravity of her injuries, she was rushed to the BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur for emergency medical intervention.
Medical professionals at the facility report that her condition remains critical, and she continues to fight for her life under intensive care.
Community in Mourning
As news of the midnight horror spread, a large crowd of local residents gathered at the site of the burnt hut. The atmosphere in Nonapar village remains heavy with grief as family members and neighbors mourn the sudden and violent loss of the three victims, particularly the infant child.