Early Morning Apartment Fire in Bhubaneswar Claims Three Lives

Bhubaneswar, May 6 (BNP): A tragic fire incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at Basanti Villa Apartment, located under Laxmisagar police limits in Bhubaneswar. The fire broke out at approximately 3:30 AM, leading to the loss of three lives.

According to preliminary information, a security guard and a female caretaker died at the scene. A minor girl, who sustained critical burn injuries, was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital but later succumbed during treatment.

Emergency services responded promptly and managed to bring the situation under control. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown, and an investigation has been initiated by the concerned authorities.