Three girls die from gas poisoning near bonfire in Gujarat

Three girls died after inhaling toxic fumes from a garbage bonfire in Surat, Gujarat. The incident occurred while five girls were playing around the fire on Friday evening. The survivors reported that the girls began vomiting and fainted. The deceased were identified as Durga Mahanto (12), Amita Mahanto (14), and Anita Mahanto (8). They were taken to a private hospital, but despite efforts, they could not be saved. The cause of death is under investigation, with initial indications pointing to gas poisoning. Authorities are also looking into the possibility of food poisoning, as some girls had eaten ice cream that night. A postmortem and forensic examination will provide more information on the exact cause of their deaths.