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Four including three kids die as fire in closed room turns deadly in Bihar

India
Published on 24 April 2026
Four including three kids die as fire in closed room turns deadly in Bihar

A tiny fire for cold sparked lethal carbon monoxide

Four members of a family, including three children, were found dead in Bihar’s Saran district after they slept in a closed room with a fire lit to ward off severe cold. Authorities say the victims suffocated due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Reports also mention two others who were unconscious and were rushed for treatment.

  • Three children and one adult died in Saran’s closed room
  • Fire lit indoors led to carbon monoxide poisoning
  • Two more family members were reportedly unconscious
  • Investigation is underway to confirm exact circumstances
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