Four women members of a family were killed and two others were seriously injured after a refrigerator reportedly exploded at their house here early Tuesday, police said.
Preliminary information revealed that the fire reportedly broke out after a refrigerator exploded inside the house, according to police. The fire was reported within the jurisdiction of the Market Police Station. The flames quickly spread throughout the premises, trapping the occupants inside. The victims were unable to escape, resulting in the tragic incident. The FSL team, and officers from HESCOM (Hubli Electricity Supply Company Limited) were examining the incident and trying to ascertain the exact cause.
The deceased were identified as Ganga Damone (25), Sharada Dhamone (45), Priya Dhamone (28) and Bharati Dhamone (50), police said. Gajanan Dhamone (65) and his son Roshan Dhamone (21) sustained serious injuries in the incident and were rushed to a hospital, where they are undergoing treatment, they said. Speaking to reporters here, Belagavi Police Commissioner Prakash Nikam said the incident occurred at around 2.30 am on Tuesday.
Four women died on the spot due to burn injuries.
The incident occurred in Chavat Galli, they said.
