Mother and Four-Year-Old Daughter Killed in Early Morning Fire in Supaul

Brief By Newsbrief / 2:01 PM on 24 Feb 2026

A tragic fire incident in Bihar’s Supaul district claimed the lives of a young mother and her four-year-old daughter after flames swept through their thatched house during the early hours. According to police, the victims were asleep when the blaze broke out around 2:30 am, leaving them with little chance to escape. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been caused by an electrical short circuit or sparks from a cooking stove, though officials said a detailed inquiry is underway. The rapid spread of flames was reportedly fuelled by combustible household materials and the thatched roof, reducing the structure to ashes within minutes. Neighbours attempted to help but were unable to rescue the victims as the fire intensified. Police and local authorities recovered the bodies and sent them for postmortem examination. The incident has left the local community in shock, while officials continue to gather evidence to determine the exact cause.

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