UP: 6 members of family die in fire at their shop; CM Adityanath announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia

The fire in a electronics-cum-furniture shop in Firozabad was caused by a suspected short circuit.

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FIROZABAD: At least six members of a family were killed and three injured on Tuesday after a fire broke out in their electronics-cum-furniture shop on the ground floor of the building they lived in, police said. Prima facie, it appears that a short circuit led to the fire, gutting not only the shop but also the owners' house on the first floor, they said. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the loss of lives and directed officials to provide a relief of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of the deceased, the government said. Of the six dead, three were children, Senior Superintendent of Police Ashish Tiwari said.

Uttar Pradesh | 2adults & 4children of a family lost their lives in a fire that was ignited due to short circuit in an inverter factor, in Padham town of Jasrana area under Firozabad district. 18 fire tenders reached on spot along with Police: Ashish Tiwari, SP Firozabad Police pic.twitter.com/nnIaYYt7xh

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He said 18 fire brigade vehicles from Agra, Mainpuri, Etah and Firozabad, and personnel from 12 police stations were involved in the rescue operation, which lasted for almost two-and-half hours.

"Since the area is congested, the rescuers had to put in extra efforts," the SSP said. "We are still trying to ascertain that no one is trapped inside. The rescue operations are on," he added.