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  Delhi: Retired IAS officer dies from asphyxiation after AC blast sparks fire at his Hauz Khas home

  Delhi | May 28, 2026 23:46 IST

  The victim, identified as Dhanender Kumar, was rescued from the house and shifted to AIIMS Trauma Centre along with his son. Kumar later succumbed to smoke inhalation during treatment, while his son remains under medical care and is stated to be out of danger.

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  Meerut fire: Five children among six killed after short circuit triggers massive blaze in house

  Uttar Pradesh | February 24, 2026 7:15 IST

  Due to the narrow lanes, the injured were rescued through the roof and taken to the hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries during treatment. The house where the fire broke out was used for cloth work.

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  Maharashtra: Four of family killed after fire engulfs two-storey house in Sangli

  Maharashtra | November 10, 2025 15:35 IST

  All four were trapped inside the house, which had a narrow exit, making escape impossible. Another family member, Suresh Joshi (20), sustained injuries and is receiving treatment.

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  Punjab: Two killed after fire engulfs house of hosiery businessman in Ludhiana | Video

  India | September 24, 2025 21:24 IST

  According to initial reports, the fire was caused by a short circuit. Local residents tried to control the fire at first, but as the situation worsened, the fire department was called immediately. As a precaution, nearby houses were evacuated by the fire officials.

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  Uttar Pradesh: House gutted in Lucknow after battery scooter explodes during charging

  Uttar Pradesh | August 10, 2023 11:08 IST

  Lucknow news: “The incident happened in the house of Mohd Naseem, a resident of Jal Nigam Road under Thakurganj police station,” said Pushpendra Kumar Yadav, fire station officer Chowk.

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  Pakistan: 10 members of family, including infant, killed in devastating house fire in Lahore

  World | July 12, 2023 14:34 IST

  The fire was caused after the compressor of a refrigerator exploded in the house, according to rescue officials. An infant was among the deceased family members.

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  5 rescued from blaze at house in south Delhi

  India | April 11, 2021 10:42 IST

  Five people were rescued from a house fire in south Delhi's Greater Kailash locality early Sunday, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said.

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  4 killed in fire at house in Himachal's Chamba district

  India | March 29, 2021 8:49 IST

  Four persons were burnt alive in a fire that broke at a house in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district, an official said on Monday. 

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  Mom, 6 kids die in Mississippi house fire; dad injured

  World | February 09, 2020 7:03 IST

  A mother and her six children died when a fire destroyed their home early Saturday in central Mississippi, authorities said. 

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  4 of family killed in house fire in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi

  India | October 15, 2019 7:29 IST

  The deceased included a married couple, an elderly woman and a 16-year-old girl.

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  Noida sub-inspector enters house on fire, comes out with LPG cylinders to prevent further damage

  India | May 04, 2019 9:30 IST

  The police team and the locals managed to douse the flames in some time after ensuring the safe removal of the cylinders.

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  Big Bang Theory star Johnny Galecki loses house to fire in San Luis Obispo

  Hollywood | June 28, 2017 15:22 IST

  The hideaway home was situated in San Luis Obispo, which is located between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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  Estranged Indian-origin couple dead in Australia house fire

  World | October 04, 2012 18:27 IST

  Melbourne, Oct 4: An estranged Indian-origin couple died today in a mysterious house fire in this Australian city. Police said officers were in the area attending an unrelated matter when they observed a fire coming