Fire Breaks Out at BJP Leader's Home in Hisar, No Injuries Reported
Fire engulfs BJP leader’s house in Hisar, short circuit suspected
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A significant fire erupted at the residence of Dr. Kamal Gupta, a former Haryana health minister and BJP leader, in Hisar, India, on Sunday evening. The blaze, suspected to be caused by an electrical short circuit, prompted a quick evacuation of the family, with no reported injuries.
- 01The fire began in the drawing room and quickly spread, blocking the main exit.
- 02Dr. Kamal Gupta, his wife, and mother were inside the house during the incident.
- 03Local residents alerted the fire department, which responded with two fire tenders.
- 04The fire was brought under control within 25 minutes, but the drawing room was completely destroyed.
- 05Dr. Gupta has represented the Hisar assembly constituency twice and served as Haryana's health minister.
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A fire broke out at the residence of Dr. Kamal Gupta, a prominent BJP leader and former health minister of Haryana, in Hisar on Sunday around 4 PM. The blaze reportedly started in the drawing room and escalated quickly, forcing Dr. Gupta's family to escape through a neighbor's terrace as the main exit was blocked by flames. Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries reported. Local residents promptly notified the fire department, which dispatched two fire tenders to the scene. The firefighters managed to control the fire within 25 minutes, but the drawing room was completely destroyed, with furniture and appliances reduced to ashes. Preliminary investigations indicate that an electrical short circuit may have caused the fire, although the exact cause is still under investigation. Dr. Gupta, who has represented the Hisar assembly constituency twice, expressed relief that his family was able to escape without harm, emphasizing the importance of their timely action to prevent a major tragedy.
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The incident highlights the importance of fire safety measures in residential areas, particularly in homes with electrical appliances.
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