A devastating fire swept through a residential house in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Thursday, killing six members of the same family, including four minors, rescue officials said.
The tragic incident took place in the Tehkal Payan area of Peshawar, where the blaze reportedly broke out inside a house and quickly spread through the building. The fire trapped the occupants inside, leaving them unable to escape, according to officials from Rescue 1,122.
Rescue teams were alerted after the fire engulfed the residence and immediately rushed to the spot. Firefighters launched an operation to bring the flames under control and searched the house for those trapped inside. However, six members of the family were found dead after the fire was extinguished.
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Rescue 1,122 officials said the victims included four minors, making the incident particularly tragic. The identities and ages of the deceased were not immediately disclosed by authorities.
The cause of the fire was not known at the time of reporting. Officials said an investigation would be carried out to determine how the blaze started and what led to its rapid spread through the house.
The incident has once again raised concerns over fire safety and emergency preparedness in residential areas. House fires are frequently reported in Pakistan, with authorities often citing electrical faults, gas leaks and other domestic hazards as possible causes in such incidents.
Local residents expressed shock over the tragedy and gathered near the site as rescue personnel carried out the operation. Authorities are expected to conduct a detailed inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the fire.
The bodies of the victims were recovered from the house and the necessary procedures were initiated, officials said. Further details about the incident and the victims were awaited.
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