20160604 India One person dies as fire breaks out in house
India Jun 04 2016 “Houses”
Dead : dead 1 to 4 Burnout : 0 or unknown Injured : injured 1 to 9
One person dies as fire breaks out in house
Updated: 2016-06-04-22:28
One person died and another sustained burns in a fire that broke out in a house in Nawada Shekhan locality under Baradari police station on Saturday morning. While residents said that the fire was triggered by a short circuit, police are yet to ascertain the exact reasons for the mishap.
Confirming reports, inspector, Baradari Kamrul Hassain, said, “A major fire incident was reported in Nawada Shekhan locality near Baljati primary school on Saturday. The exact reason behind fire is yet to be ascertained. One person died in the incident while another is undergoing treatment at the district hospital. Some others had a close shave and escaped with minor burns.”
Hassain said, “It is suspected a short circuit caused the fire. However, a probe is on and nothing as if now can be said with confidence until the probe is completed.”
As per police officials, Huma, 25, wife of Aslam Miya died while undergoing treatment in the district hospital after she sustained 100% burns. She died in the afternoon while Azam, 15, sustained serious burn injuries in his legs, He is stated to be out of danger.
According to Imtiyaz Hussain, owner of the house, said, “Huma was trapped in the roon by the fire which probably started in the fridge probably due to a short circuit. In a bid to flee,she tripped over a can of kerosene, that spilled over the floor.”
Hearing her cries, the other members of the family rushed to save her. Neighbours also tried to help but she was engulfed with the flames. Somehow, the fire was doused and she wa staken to hospital.
Police said since the house is located in a narrow lane, it was tought for fire tenders to reach in time. By the time, they arrived, all the household goods were burned to cinder.”
Web Source: THE TIMES OF INDIA
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