Man dies after being trapped in house fire in Gwalior

A man died after being trapped inside a house that caught fire in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior district, officials said.

The fire broke out in a residential building, and locals along with fire brigade teams rushed to the spot after being alerted. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control, but the victim was found inside the house and had already succumbed to injuries caused by the fire.

The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine whether it was triggered by a short circuit or any other reason.

Police and fire officials conducted a preliminary inspection of the site, and further details are awaited.