Summary
- A devastating house fire claimed the lives of six members of the same family in Peshawar’s Tehkal Payan area, rescue officials confirmed.
- Rescue officials said the family most likely died from intense heat and smoke inhalation after the fire spread through the building.
- Officials added that the section of the house where the fire broke out contained furniture and other household items, which may have helped the flames spread rapidly.
A devastating house fire claimed the lives of six members of the same family in Peshawar’s Tehkal Payan area, rescue officials confirmed.
According to Rescue 1122, emergency teams launched a search operation after bringing the blaze under control. During the operation, rescuers discovered the bodies of six people inside a room of the house. The victims included a husband, his wife, and their four children.
Rescue officials said the family most likely died from intense heat and smoke inhalation after the fire spread through the building. Authorities have not yet determined what caused the fire, and an investigation is underway to establish the exact circumstances.
Officials added that the section of the house where the fire broke out contained furniture and other household items, which may have helped the flames spread rapidly.
Authorities are continuing their investigation, while rescue teams have urged the public to follow basic fire safety measures to help prevent similar tragedies.
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