RAIPUR: A major fire broke out in a residential house in Lingiyadih village under the Sarkanda police station jurisdiction in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, claiming the life of a 57-year-old woman who was trapped inside and burned alive, officials said on Monday.
The incident occurred on Sunday night when a loud explosion, believed to have originated from a refrigerator, triggered the blaze. The massive fire quickly engulfed the entire home, leaving no chance for escape.
The victim, identified as Jaya Agarwal, was unable to flee the inferno and perished in the flames.
Local residents rushed to the scene upon hearing the blast and witnessing the raging fire. They immediately alerted authorities and joined efforts to douse the flames.
Fire department personnel arrived and, with the help of villagers, managed to bring the fire under control after an intense battle.