A fire sparked by an EV charger explosion killed seven in Indore, India, due to flammable materials and possible lock failures.

A fire in Indore, India, killed seven people early Wednesday morning after an explosion at an electric vehicle charging point triggered a rapid blaze that spread through a residential building. The house, occupied by a polymer business owner, contained over 10 gas cylinders and flammable chemicals, which exploded during the fire. Electronic locks may have failed, delaying rescue efforts. Firefighters rescued three people from the top floor via a neighboring building. Officials are investigating the cause, with preliminary findings pointing to the EV charging system. The incident has raised safety concerns about residential EV charging and hazardous material storage.