Raichur: 31-year-old woman, two daughters killed in AC blast
Raichur: A 31-year-old woman and her two daughters were burned to death in a fire due to an air conditioner blast in Shakthinagar in Raichur district on Monday.
The victims of the mishap have been identified as Ranjitha and her daughters Mridula (13) and Tharunya (6). Ranjitha’s husband, who is a native of Kodihalli village of Malavalli taluk, Mandya district, is an assistant executive engineer with the Raichur Thermal Power Station (RTPS).
According to the police, the incident occurred at around 2:45 pm on Monday, when the trio returned home. Their neighbours, noticing smoke rising from the windows of the house, informed the police, who reached the spot along with fire brigade and doused the flames.
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Bengaluru: Commercial building fire brought under control, two rescued
Bengaluru (PTI): A fire broke out in a multi-storey commercial building here on Friday evening, following which two people who were trapped on the terrace were safely rescued, officials said.
The incident occurred at around 5.30 pm at a commercial building located on Coles Road, they said.
However, no casualties were reported, officials added.
According to officials, the blaze started on the terrace, where a pantry and storeroom are located. The situation led to panic as the building is located adjacent to a petrol bunk, raising fears of a possible explosion.
Two people trapped on the terrace due to the fire were rescued by a police team along with Fire and Emergency Services personnel, a senior police officer said.
Four fire tenders were pressed into service, and after nearly an hour of intense firefighting, the blaze was brought under control.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, police said, adding that further investigation is underway.
