A devastating house fire in a remote Uttarakhand village has resulted in the death of a young woman and left her father with serious injuries. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday night in Diyari village, located in the Ramgarh block on the border of Nainital and Almora districts.
Tragedy Strikes Late at Night
The fire broke out around 11 pm at the residence of Govind Lal. Meena Arya, aged 19, was in one of the rooms when the fire erupted. Her father, Govind Lal, was having his meal in an adjacent room. Upon noticing the flames, he rushed into the burning room in a desperate attempt to rescue his daughter but was himself caught in the fire, sustaining severe burns.
Rescue Efforts and Investigation
Meena was rushed to the community health centre in Suyalbari. Unfortunately, doctors at the centre declared her dead upon arrival. The local fire department was alerted about the incident late at night. Fire Officer Laxman Singh Negi confirmed that his team received information about the blaze in the area.
Sub-Inspector Manoj Adhikari from the Kwarab police outpost stated that an investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the fire. "We're examining all possibilities, including an electrical short circuit," said SI Adhikari. The police are meticulously looking into every angle to understand what led to this fatal accident.
Community in Mourning
The sudden and tragic loss of a young life has sent shockwaves through the quiet village of Diyari. The incident highlights the urgent need for fire safety awareness, especially in remote and hilly regions where emergency response can be delayed. The bravery of the father, who risked his own life to save his daughter, adds a layer of profound sorrow to the event. The local community is now left mourning the untimely death of Meena Arya while praying for the recovery of her injured father.
