Fire Mishap / Father-Son Duo Killed In Fire Mishap Inside Shop
·3 weeks ago·2 min read
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The incident occurred when the victims were asleep inside the shop. While it is suspected that the fire was triggered by a short circuit, police have launched a probe to ascertain the exact cause of the incident.
Begunia, Mar 15: A man and his son were killed in a fire mishap that broke out at their shop located near San Padar temple road in Begunia late last night.
The deceased were identified as Rajesh Sahu (58) and his son Lakshmidhara Sahu (28).
According to reports, the incident occurred when the victims were asleep inside the shop. While it is suspected that the fire was triggered by a short circuit, police have launched a probe to ascertain the exact cause of the incident.
Flames quickly engulfed the shop, leaving the two trapped inside with no chance of escape. Neighbours rushed to the scene upon noticing the smoke and attempted to douse the fire, but the intensity of the blaze made rescue efforts impossible.
Local authorities and fire services arrived shortly after, managing to control the flames, but by then the tragedy had already unfolded.
The incident has cast a pall of grief over the community, with residents mourning the sudden loss of the father-son duo who were well known in the area.
Also read: Hotels, Restaurants in Bhubaneswar allowed to Use Wood and Coal Stoves
Police have initiated an investigation to confirm the exact cause of the fire. Meanwhile, safety concerns have been raised about electrical wiring in small shops and residential units, highlighting the urgent need for preventive measures to avoid such heartbreaking incidents in the future.
The deceased were identified as Rajesh Sahu (58) and his son Lakshmidhara Sahu (28).
According to reports, the incident occurred when the victims were asleep inside the shop. While it is suspected that the fire was triggered by a short circuit, police have launched a probe to ascertain the exact cause of the incident.
Flames quickly engulfed the shop, leaving the two trapped inside with no chance of escape. Neighbours rushed to the scene upon noticing the smoke and attempted to douse the fire, but the intensity of the blaze made rescue efforts impossible.
Local authorities and fire services arrived shortly after, managing to control the flames, but by then the tragedy had already unfolded.
The incident has cast a pall of grief over the community, with residents mourning the sudden loss of the father-son duo who were well known in the area.
Also read: Hotels, Restaurants in Bhubaneswar allowed to Use Wood and Coal Stoves
Police have initiated an investigation to confirm the exact cause of the fire. Meanwhile, safety concerns have been raised about electrical wiring in small shops and residential units, highlighting the urgent need for preventive measures to avoid such heartbreaking incidents in the future.
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