Mangaluru: A late-night fire, reportedly caused by a short circuit, extensively damaged a house at Jokatte on Friday night, leaving one person with burn injuries.
The incident occurred at the house of the late Izzaka. His younger son, Jabir, sustained burn injuries and was shifted to a private hospital in Mangaluru for treatment.
The fire reportedly broke out suddenly due to a short circuit, spreading through parts of the house and destroying several household belongings.
Dining hall, kitchen and bedroom damaged
The blaze caused extensive damage to the dining hall, kitchen, one bedroom and the front hall of the house. Several household articles were also gutted in the fire.
At the time of the incident, seven people were sleeping inside the house. They included Jabir, his mother, his sister-in-law and the four children of his elder brother.
Jabir was sleeping in the front hall when the fire broke out. He suffered burn injuries and was subsequently taken to a private hospital for treatment.
Six family members escape unhurt
The other six occupants, who were sleeping in different rooms, escaped without injuries, averting a potentially serious tragedy.
Although the family members survived, the fire caused significant damage to the house and its contents. The exact extent of the property loss was not immediately available.
The fire is reportedly suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit. The precise cause of the incident has not been independently established.